Celebrities pay tribute to George Michael
Celebrities have joined scores of people in
paying tribute to the pop star singer George Michael.
Celebrities worldwide have taken to social media to pay tribute to the great George Michael.
George Michael, who rose to fame with the band Wham! and sold more than 100 million albums in his career died aged 53.
Many tributes to Michael referred to other music world deaths in 2016, starting with David Bowie in January and including Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt who died on Saturday.
George Michael was a kind and gentle soul. #Wham
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 26, 2016
What the actual ....!?!? Now George Michael. Sod off 2016 #georgemichael 😞
— Greg Rutherford (@GregJRutherford) December 25, 2016
Absolutely devastated as a huge WHAM fan I can not believe the news. Another legend is gone but never forgotten #RIPGeorgeMichael 😢
— Scarlett Moffatt (@ScarlettMoffatt) December 25, 2016
I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.
— James Corden (@JKCorden) December 25, 2016
Unbelievable.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 25, 2016
RIP George Michael.
R.I.P George Michael. Beyond sad, you were a legend, and you were far too young. Blasting "Last Christmas" now 🙏
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) December 25, 2016
I just heard about my friend @GeorgeMichael's death. He was such a brilliant talent. I'm so sad.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 25, 2016
Another incredible talent gone. Thank you for all the music Mr George Michael. Thoughts with your family and friends... 🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Disclosure (@disclosure) December 25, 2016