The singer’s publicist confirmed his death in a statement to multiple media outlets.

Among George Michael’s hits as a duo and solo artist were “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure” and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” A 2011 article in The Post on a reissued version of “Faith,” his solo debut, called the album “a blueprint for future generations of boy band singers looking for a way out.”
   
 
News Alert Sun., Dec. 25, 2016 6:31 p.m.
 
 
George Michael, the singer who rocketed to fame with the ’80s duo Wham! before embarking on a solo career, dies at 53
The singer’s publicist confirmed his death in a statement to multiple media outlets.

Among George Michael’s hits as a duo and solo artist were “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure” and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” A 2011 article in The Post on a reissued version of “Faith,” his solo debut, called the album “a blueprint for future generations of boy band singers looking for a way out.”
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