Andrew Ridgeley “Heartbroken” After George Michael’s Death

George Michael‘s Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley expressed his grief following the singer’s death. Ridgeley took to Twitter to share a tribute to his friend.

“Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog,” Ridgeley wrote on Christmas night.

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

The world was shocked by the news that 53-year-old Michael was found dead in his apartment on Christmas Day. The cause of death is said to be heart failure.

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On Monday, Ridgeley, who had remained close to his bandmate of Wham!, continued his remembrance of Michael, tweeting “#GM had a voice that would transport u, he was the finest singer/songwriter of his generation & has left the best of himself 4 us.”

#GM had a voice that would transport u, he was the finest singer/songwriter of his generation & has left the best of himself 4 us. RIP GM xx pic.twitter.com/Gjcp55Chei

— Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016

RIdgeley has stayed out of the public eye since Wham! disbanded. He is involved in numerous charities, including charities for clean water and education.