Twenty Five

BELGRADE - World's famous pop singer George Michael passed away at the age of 53, according to a report from the Press Association agency.

The agency said citing the singer's agent that "George Michael passed away peacefully at home."

Michael died at his home in Goring, England. His publicist, Cindi Berger, said he had not been ill.

The world woke up in shock at the news of the famous singer’s death.

No further information will be released until the post mortem examination.

British pop star George Michael, who rose to fame with the band Wham! and sold more than 100 million albums in his career, has died aged 53.

"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," his publicist said in a statement.

British pop star George Michael, who rose to fame with the band Wham! and sold more than 100 million albums in his career, has died aged 53, his publicist said on Dec. 25.