It has been determined that George Michael, who passed away at 56 on Christmas Day, died of natural causes. Darren Salter, senior coroner for Oxfordshire, said the singer died of heart and liver failure. BBC.com: On Tuesday, the coroner said in a statement: "Inquiries into the death of George Michael have been concluded and the final post-mortem report

received. "As there is a confirmed natural cause of death, being dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver, the investigation is being discontinued and there is no need for an inquest or any further enquiries. "No further updates will be provided and the family requests the media and public respect their privacy." Gone too soon. George Michael will