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Phil Picardi

Fellow artists mourn George Michael

George Michael in 1988
George Michael performs at Rockfest in June 1988 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Gillian Allen | AP 1988

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Wham! co-founder George Michael died of heart failure on Christmas Day at the age of 53.

Elton John wrote on Twitter "I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend — the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist."

And Madonna posted "Farewell My Friend! Another Great Artist leaves us."

He recorded "One More Try" from his last album "Symphonica" live with an orchestra during a tour in 2011.