How George Michael battled with his health, drug addiction, pneumonia and a car crash: VIDEO

Dec. 25, 2016 George Michael has "passed away peacefully at home" , it was announced tonight. His publicist broke the news in a statement issued at 11 pm, saying he died over the Christmas period.

The statement said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period.

"The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time..
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