“You’ll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart” George Michael inspired people through his songs. He was an idol to some, and talented musician to many others. Sadly, he passed away Christmas day. George Michael was an icon in the music industry who reportedly died on Christmas due to heart failure. His death was very unexpected but authorities said it wasn’t suspicious. During his life, George Michael was a singer from the duo “Wham!” and has released a successful solo album “Faith” in 1987, came out as gay in 2004. He was such an influence to people through his music, that’s why it hurt so many when he passed.
George Michael was reportedly found in his home in Oxfordshire, England according to the police and his publicist. After his tragic death, his manager, Michael Lippman, had told reporters he had died of heart failure. Through all of this, it affected many other artists, and everyone who was very close to Michael. It broke a lot of people’s hearts to have such a legend in the music industry, just suddenly pass away.
George Michael had influenced a lot of people, so fans of George Michael gathered at his home to lay flowers. Also, many celebrities tweeted about his death such as his former bandmate from “Wham!” Andrew Ridgeley, who said his heartbroken by the loss. The reaction of his death from many, shows how much Michael had influenced people. This added as one of the saddest, most unexpected deaths of 2016.
A music legend was lost, on one of the happiest days of the year. Even though it might have been a sad day for some, it was also a joyful day to remember George Michael, and his amazing life. My he R.I.P, George Michael.