Iconic British singer George Michael dies at 53

George Michael, one of Britain’s most popular and successful crooners in the last quarter of the 20th century, died at his London area home Sunday, his publicist announced. He was 53.

Michael, whose real name was Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, died “peacefully” at his home, according to a statement by his publicist, BBC News reported.

Michael’s cause of death was not immediately known but police reportedly said there were no suspicious circumstances.

Michael, who formed the 1980s pop group Wham! with singer Andrew Ridgeley, scored multiple No. 1 hits during his famed career, including “Faith” in 1987.