Social media is still reeling over the demise of the quintessential pop icon of the 80’s and 90’s, George Michael, on Monday, including his peers in the music industry.
Singer and close friend Elton John, the singer Leann Rimes Cibrian and the actor William Shatner all echoed a frustration shared by many on social media in response to a raft of recent celebrity deaths: The year had claimed yet another respected soul, they lamented.
John, friend, and collaborator, wrote on Instagram of his “deep shock” at the loss of “the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist”. Actor Rob Lowe and the singer- songwriter Josh Groban, as did many others, praised Michael’s striking singing voice. While others, like Quest love, the drummer for the hip-hop group the Roots; the rock band One Republic; and comedian Ellen DeGeneres, remembered him simply as a legendary musician. Andrew Ridgeley, Michael’s former Wham! band mate wrote on Twitter that he was “heartbroken by the loss of my friend”.
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