The year of losing icons isn’t over yet.  Legendary Music Icon George Michael died on Christmas Day at the age of 53.  Michael’s publicist said it was due to heart failure.

“It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” Michael’s publicist confirmed to Entertainment Weekly and PEOPLE.

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