Fans flocked to pop icon George Michael's former home in Oxfordshire to celebrate what would have been his 60th birthday.

George died aged 53 on Christmas Day 2016 at his riverside home in Goring where he had lived for 17 years and become friends with many in the village.

Three lifelong fans Debb Peate, Dee Palmer and Rachel Alderton collaborated with tribute artist Steve Mitchell to put on a celebration for 90 ticket holders at Goring Village Hall.

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All the money raised by the George Michael Live event will go to the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, a charity which the singer supported.

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One of the organisers Rachel Dellal said: "Steve Michell performed and he was amazing. People sang and Steve got everyone up dancing all night.

"He performed with Dave West, Wham's original bass guitarist, and they were interviewed on This Morning on the Friday before the show."

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The Catherine Wheel pub in the village also staged a free festival weekend featuring local talent where the party continued the next day.

Ms Dellal said: "There were loads of people there. Steve Mitchell joined in the celebrations that day to watch James Bermingham perform. He was a really good act too."

During his headline performance at Glastonbury, Sir Elton John left fans in tears when he paid a touching tribute to his late friend George with 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me'.

He said: "Today would have been his 60th birthday and so I want to dedicate this song to his memory."