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British Singer George Michael Dies at Age 53

by Reuters

   Pop singer George Michael, who had numerous hits in the group Wham in
   the 1980s and later as a solo artist, has died at the age of 53, the
   BBC reported on Sunday citing his publicist.

   Michael is said to have "passed away peacefully at home," the BBC
   reported, adding police said there were no suspicious circumstances
   surrounding the singer's death.