In this April 7, 1985 file photo, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of the British group WHAM! perform during a concert in Peking, China. Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. He was 53. (AP Photo)
In this July 13, 1985, file photo, from left, George Michael of Wham!, concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith, Bono of U2, Paul McCartney, concert organizer Bob Geldof and Freddie Mercury of Queen join in the finale of the Live Aid famine relief concert, at Wembley Stadium, London. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber, File)
In this Monday, Jan. 31, 1989 file photo, George Michael accepts one of his three American Music Awards during ceremonies in Los Angeles.
George Michael poses for photo session prior to a press conference to promote his documentary film "George Michael, A differenct story," at a hotel in Tokyo, Thursday, Dec 15, 2005. The film, portraying his life in both bright and dark sides, will be released Dec 23. (AP Photo/Junji Kurokawa)
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