George Michael Passes Away

[Mac'nCheese]

Singer-songwriter George Michael has passed away, the BBC reports. The British artist known for being one-half of Wham! as well as his own solo career was 53 years old, and “passed away peacefully at home.”

He was just reported dead in a celebrity death hoax a few days ago.





http://pitchfork.com/news/70597-george-michael-dead-at-53/

 

[MacNut]

2016 is out for celebrities. RIP George.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Singer-songwriter George Michael has passed away, the BBC reports. The British artist known for being one-half of Wham! as well as his own solo career was 53 years old, and “passed away peacefully at home.”

He was just reported dead in a celebrity death hoax a few days ago.





http://pitchfork.com/news/70597-george-michael-dead-at-53/

I never saw the hoax story, so this is the first I had heard of it.

However, I did see George Michael's death reported tonight on the BBC, Sky and the Guardian.

A very talented songwriter, - and - in the 90s, a deservedly popular and successful star.

 

[MRU]

2016 - has certainly been an annus horriblus .... and we still have a week to go

 

[stylinexpat]

He sure did give his heart today on Christmas Day. May he RIP. He will always be remembered and missed. He gave his heart on Christmas Day.

 

[phrehdd]

RIP G.M. your music will be with us.

 

[citizenzen]

I was never a fan, thinking he was a frivolous side show in the arena of music.

But my wife disagreed with that assessment entirely.

 

[rhett7660]

Damn it.... RIP George...........

 

[Huntn]

This song comes to mind. So many shooting stars in the entertainment business. But it could be argued that being a shooting star is as valid as living a mediocre life.

 

[vkd]

He was just reported dead in a celebrity death hoax a few days ago.

Perhaps the hoax was not a real hoax, if he really is dead? Think about it.

 

[Mac'nCheese]

Perhaps the hoax was not a real hoax, if he really is dead? Think about it.

Well it was a couple
Of days ago when he was still alive.

 

[citizenzen]

This song comes to mind. So many shooting stars in the entertainment business. But it could be argued that being a shooting star is as valid as living a mediocre life.

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There's absolutely nothing wrong with living a mediocre life. I'm enjoying mine. And I'm sure you're enjoying yours as well.

 

[Huntn]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with living a mediocre life. I'm enjoying mine. And I'm sure you're enjoying yours as well.

I'm just putting some perspective on it, saying both paths can be rewarding in different ways. However it's up to the individual to decide was it worth it. I wonder at times what the point is, if there is a point. Not to sound unhappy, I'm not unhappy, but at some point, I think we all reach an age where we start wondering what the point is. And no, I'm not distressed by contemplating my existence. Mostly it's an intriguing mystery.

 

[Zombie Acorn]

Wasn't part of this era of music, but I seriously thought a woman sang that song.

 

[Huntn]

Some of the best male singers have high voices. For a time I thought this song was sung by a woman. In fact in this video it initially felt like a woman singing.

 

[citizenzen]

I'm just putting some perspective on it, saying both paths can be rewarding in different ways. However it's up to the individual to decide was it worth it. I wonder at times what the point is, if there is a point. Not to sound unhappy, I'm not unhappy, but at some point, I think we all reach an age where we start wondering what the point is. And no, I'm not distressed by contemplating my existence. Mostly it's an intriguing mystery.

There's no point. There is just life ... until there is death.

Anything accomplished in between is purely optional.

 

[jkcerda]

Some of the best male singers have high voices. For a time I thought this song was sung by a woman. In fact in this video it initially felt like a woman singing.

Did you assume his gender?

 

[Huntn]

There's no point. There is just life ... until there is death.

Anything accomplished in between is purely optional.

I agree, except we don't know much about death. Some of us observe the end of (mortal life) and think we know the truth and can reach polar opposite conclusions.
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Did you assume his gender?

No assumption, but my first impression was female based on a variety of factors.

 

[jkcerda]

I agree, except we don't know much about death. Some of us observe the end of (mortal life) and think we know the truth but can reach polar opposite conclusions.
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No assumption, but my first impression was female on a variety of factors.

Same here. Thanks for the video

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

A sad loss at such a young age. A very private guy who did an awful lot of charity work anonymously. RIP George and thanks for the tunes!

 

[citizenzen]

I agree, except we don't know much about death. ...

We'll certainly find out soon enough.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Not only a great songwriter, but a brave, decent and generous man, as well. RIP George Michael.

 

[jkcerda]

A sad loss at such a young age. A very private guy who did an awful lot of charity work anonymously. RIP George and thanks for the tunes!

What was the cause of death?

 

[stylinexpat]

What was the cause of death?

From what I heard was a heart attack or something to that nature. Waiting to hear more from news. I guess someone did not wake him up. Apparently he was born on the 25th of June and died on Christmas Day December 25th.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

What was the cause of death?

Heart failure. It was no secret he's had his demons over the years. So sad and a huge loss to British music as well as further afield.