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George Michael was so loved and I hope he knew it: Boy George

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Boy George paid tribute to his friend George Michael, saying his voice will live.

When news broke that singer George Michael died over Christmas at age 53, Boy George took to his Twitter to mourn the loss of his friend.

"I am thinking of @GeorgeMichael's family, friends and fans right now. He was so loved and I hope he knew it because the sadness today is beyond words. Devastating. What a beautiful voice he had and his music will live on as a testament to his talent. I can't believe he is gone," Boy George wrote.

"I hope the Buddha will hold him in his arms. NMRK. ('NMRK' stands for 'Namu Myoho Renge Kyo,' a Buddhist chant.)
 

Both George Michael and Boy George were the music icons of the 1980s.

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First Published: Dec 26 2016 | 4:42 PM IST

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