Stars Pay Tribute To George Michael

Elton John is among the stars mourning George Michael, who died at the age of 53.

The pop icon shared a post about the singer on Instagram on Sunday night. 

“I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend – the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family, friends and all of his fans. @GeorgeMichael #RIP,” Elton wrote next to a photo of the two of them at an event.

Friends and admirers paid tribute to the late pop legend on Sunday night.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of two-time GRAMMY Award recipient George Michael. During an influential career that spanned nearly four decades, George became one of the most beloved pop craftsmen and respected entertainers. From the enormous success he achieved with pop duo Wham! to his influential solo career, his extraordinary talent had a profound impact on countless entertainers worldwide, and his creative contributions will live on forever. We have lost a cherished artist and our sincerest condolences go out to George’s family, friends, and musical collaborators. He will be missed,” Neil Portnow, President and CEO of The Recording Academy, said in a statement.

“I’ve loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time,” James Corden tweeted.

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Linda Evangelista, who starred in George’s “Freedom! ’90” music video, alongside several other supermodels, shared a photo showing her with George and Christy Turlington.

“I am beyond heartbroken and devastated by another tragic loss. R.I.P. dearest Georgy. #GeorgeMichael #ripgeorgemichael,” she wrote.

Rob Thomas posted a photo of the singer on Instagram and shared a touching tribute.

“R.I.P George Michael. Mari and I and our family are gutted. He was a true gentleman, one of the most talented people on earth and the soundtrack to our youth. An absolute legend. we were proud to be able to call him a friend and will miss that beautiful smile terribly. Sending love to all of his family on this sad Christmas. #ripgeorgemichael,” he wrote.

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Robbie Williams tweeted, “Oh God no …I love you George …Rest In Peace x.”

“So sad to hear of George Michael passing. Beautiful inside and out. Thank you for the music,” British singer and Broadway star Leona Lewis tweeted.

Dita Von Teese shared a black-and-white photo on Instagram, showing her smiling next to George.

“George was always lovely with me, and I think his voice (especially live in concert) was absolutely incredible and always moved me to tears. I’m so grateful that he gave me some of his time, and mostly grateful for all the ways his music helped me through my life. My heart is broken that he’s gone today,” she wrote to accompany the pic.

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As you can tell from my face, this was one of the best days of my life, meeting #GeorgeMichael the day we filmed video footage for "Feeling Good". I know every single word of every Wham! and George Michael song, I'm a total superfan. He sent me a handwritten letter once that's been in a glass case ever since! I had several "pinch myself" moments with him over the years, one, thanks to Sharon Stone who called to invite me over for an intimate party for his birthday one year, a night I never forgot…and then the time I sat with his dad to watch his concert in Vienna, and the time I brought my family and friends to see his show, and we were all so emotional! And then my heart goes out to his longtime friend my dear @kathyjeung, who always tolerates that I can't help but tell everyone that's she is the goddess in the "I Want Your Sex" video. George was always lovely with me, and I think his voice (especially live in concert) was absolutely incredible and always moved me to tears. I'm so grateful that he gave me some of his time, and mostly grateful for all the ways his music helped me through my life. My heart is broken that he's gone today.

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Carrie Underwood also shared a pic of the late singer on Instagram.

“I never told him (mainly because I thought I’d freak him out) but #georgemichael has always been such an influence on me. As a child, his was the first voice I could pick out of the sea of voices I heard on the radio. Before I knew anything about him, I knew his voice. As an adult, I cried when I saw him in concert. His songs and his voice helped to teach me how to sing. I will forever regret not letting him know…Thank you, George, for giving the world your gifts…may you rest in peace,” she wrote.

News of the British singer’s death broke on December 25.

“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,” a rep for the singer said in a statement to Access Hollywood on Sunday. “The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage.”

— Jolie Lash

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