With the passing of George Michael announced today, December 25, 2016, from apparent heart failure, many celebrities and fellow artists have expressed their sadness and remembrance of the talented singer. Here are just a few……

Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https://t.co/OlGTm4D9O6

— Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016

I just heard about my friend @GeorgeMichael's death. He was such a brilliant talent. I'm so sad.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 25, 2016

So sad to hear of George Michael passing. Beautiful inside and out. Thank you for the music ❤️

— Leona Lewis (@leonalewis) December 26, 2016

Another beautiful voice gone too soon. #ripgeorgemichael

— josh groban (@joshgroban) December 26, 2016

2016 – loss of another talented soul. All our love and sympathy to @GeorgeMichael's family. pic.twitter.com/3h4xqEDXR9

— Duran Duran (@duranduran) December 25, 2016

RIP George Michael. I can't believe it. Such an incredible singer and a lovely human being, far too young to leave us #georgemichael

— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) December 25, 2016

Had the pleasure of knowing George Michael in the 80s. Voice of an angel. Now he can sing for them.

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 26, 2016

Unbelievable.
RIP George Michael.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 25, 2016

George Michael was a kind and gentle soul. #Wham

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 26, 2016