George Michael, the British pop superstar, passed away on December 25, 2016. The cause of his death was reported as heart failure. According to his manager, Michael Lippman, he died peacefully at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. George Michael was a highly acclaimed singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, known for his contributions to music as a solo artist and as part of the duo Wham!. His death was met with an outpouring of grief from fans around the world.