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Fans mourn George Michael as charities praise his good works

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Pop singer George Michael dead at the age of 53
WATCH: Pop singer George Michael, who had numerous hits with the group Wham in the 1980's and later as a solo artist, has died at the age of 53, according to the BBC, citing his publicist. Diane Hodges reports – Dec 25, 2016

LONDON – Fans are mourning the death of pop star George Michael as British charities praise his generosity.

The singer’s death was announced late Sunday night. Many paid tribute on Facebook and Twitter and others cited years of good works that received little publicity.

WATCH: Dozens of tearful fans setup a vigil for George Michael outside the Oxfordshire home where he died.
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Tearful fans lay flowers at George Michael’s home

He was lauded Monday for helping many British organizations including Macmillan Cancer Support, Childline, and the Terrence Higgins Trust, which helps support AIDS victims.

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READ MORE: Former Wham! Singer George Michael Dies At 53

Jane Barron from the Trust said Michael made many donations and gifts, including the royalties of his “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” duet with Elton John in 1991.

Childline founder Esther Rantzen said Michael gave royalties from his 1996 hit “Jesus To A Child” to the charity, which offers phone counselling for young people.

She said he was extraordinarily generous and “determined” to avoid publicity about his donations.

Fans and friends alike turned to social media to share their condolences and dismay at the singer’s death.

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