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George Michael was one of the world's best-selling singer/songwriters. The Hertfordshire-born performer rose to fame in the 80s with Wham! before embarking on an equally successful solo career. The singer, real name Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, died peacefully at his home over the 2016 Christmas period at the age of 53.

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