The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as a solo performer, “passed away peacefully” on Christmas Day in Goring, Oxfordshire, his publicist said. His manager, Michael Lippman, said he had died of heart failure. Former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley said he was “heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend”.
So there you have it! His top 10 hits:
10. Fast Love – 1996
9. Jesus to a Child – 1996
8. I Want Your Sex – 1987
7. Freedom – 1990
6. Father Figure – 1987
5. Last Christmas – 1986
4. Faith – 1984
3. Wake Me Up Before You Go Go – 1983
2. One More Try – 1987
1. Careless Whisper – 1984
