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Celebrities, fans share condolences after George Michael dies

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 1993 file photo, George Michael performs at "Concert of Hope" to mark World AIDS Day at London's Wembley Arena. According to a publicist on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, the singer has died at the age of 53. (AP Photo/Gill Allen)
FILE - In this Dec. 2, 1993 file photo, George Michael performs at "Concert of Hope" to mark World AIDS Day at London's Wembley Arena. According to a publicist on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, the singer has died at the age of 53. (AP Photo/Gill Allen)
By Jared Leone
Dec 26, 2016

Former Wham! singer George Michael is dead at 53, his publicist said Sunday.

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Celebrities and fans quickly took to social media to share their sympathy.

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