Reports: Pop music icon George Michael has died

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Pop music legend George Michael died peacefully at his home according to a statement released by the star's publicist Sunday. He was 53.

The BBC initially reported that the former Wham singer had died and that police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death at his Oxfordshire home, Northwest of London.

A statement released by the publicist said, "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."

The statement said there would be no other comment "at this stage"

Michael enjoyed immense popularity early in his career as a teenybopper idol, delivering a series of hits such as "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," ''Young Guns (Go For It)" and "Freedom."

As a solo artist, he developed into a more serious singer and songwriter, lauded by critics for his tremendous vocal range.

This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as details become available.

Associated Press contributed to this report