Date 26/12/2016 - News People
Music legend George Michael, known for hit songs such as "Faith," "Freedom '90" and holiday favorite "Last Christmas," died at age 53 on Christmas Day, reportedly of heart failure. But the legacy of the pop star, who sold well over 100 million albums in the span of his career, extends far beyond his music. In this file photo from July 21, 2007, George Michael is seen performing in his 'Live 25' tour concert in Rome. Laura Antonelli / REX/Shutterstock "George was probably the first gay pop star in the modern era, who was totally unabashed about gay sexuality," Martin Aston, a music journalist and author of "Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache: How Music Came Out," told NBC Out.
