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George Michael's partner releases statement on singer's death

By Betsi Fores
Dec 27, 2016

Iconic pop singer George Michael died Sunday. He was 53.

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As the world mourned his death, Michael's partner took a bit more time to release a statement.

Fadi Fawaz said Monday that the singer died next to him in bed.

>>Read Celebrities, fans share condolences after George Michael dies

"It's an xmas (sic) I will never forget," he tweeted. "Finding your partner dead peacefully in bed first thing in the morning... I will never stop missing you."

Fawaz, who is hair dresser and photographer, also changed his Twitter bio. It reads: “I will never stop missing you.”

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