LONDON -- A British coroner says George Michael died of natural causes as the result of heart disease and a fatty liver. 
 
 Darren Salter, senior coroner for Oxfordshire, says a post-mortem has found that the singer died of “dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver.” 
 
 Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart’s ability to pump blood is limited, while myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. 
 
 Michael died at his home in Oxfordshire county, southern England, on Dec. 25. He was 53. An initial autopsy failed to determine the cause of death. 
 
 Salter said Tuesday that because Michael died of natural causes, no inquest will be held. 
 
 At the time of his death, Michael’s manager told CBS News that he died of heart failure. 
 
 In 2011, the singer had a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. At the time, he thanked the staff at Vienna General Hospital for keeping him alive in the intensive care unit. 
 
 Michael enjoyed immense popularity early in his career as a teenybopper idol, delivering a series of hits such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” ‘’Young Guns (Go For It)“ and “Freedom.” As a solo artist, he developed into a more serious singer and songwriter, lauded by critics for his tremendous vocal range. He sold well over 100 million albums globally, earned numerous Grammy and American Music Awards, and recorded duets with legends like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Luciano Pavarotti and Elton John. ||||| Fadi Fawaz, the partner of legendary pop icon George Michael, deleted his Twitter account shortly after apparently taking to the social media platform to state that the ‘Faith’ singer had killed himself. 
 
 Michael was found deceased on Christmas Day and there has been much speculation at the cause of death. It was initially reported that the 53-year-old died from heart failure. However, a post-mortem came back with inconclusive results and further tests will now be conducted to find what led to Michael dying. 
 
 On Sunday morning, Fawaz’s account sent out the following series of tweets indicating that Michael had been suicidal for a long time and had attempted to take his life previously. 
 
 The account would be deleted quickly after these tweets were sent. The Daily Mirror was able to speak with Fawaz, who stated that his account was hacked. 
 
 Fawaz later told the Mirror: “I am shocked with what’s going on with the Twitter thing. My Twitter account has been hacked and closed. “It’s a bit scary to be honest. I did not send those tweets. I woke up at 11.30am to the news. I am not going to worry about these things.” 
 
 In a statement, the family of Michael said it didn’t want to comment on any speculation on his death. 
 
 “In the week since his tragic death there has been much comment and speculation concerning George and the circumstances surrounding his death. There will inevitably be more in the future. The family remain devastated by his passing​ and have no wish to comment in relation to any such speculation, whether current or in the future.�? 
 
 Per the Sun, Fawaz and Michael had been together since 2009, following Michael’s split from his longtime partner Kenny Goss. It was also stated that Fawaz helped Michael get through some issues with drugs, including the singer’s sting in rehab. 
 
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 The love of George Michael’s life has told how he flew to the UK to ­comfort his grieving family – and how they just want to lay the star to rest. 
 
 In an exclusive interview, Kenny Goss said he has been supporting the singer’s close family as they agonisingly wait for his body to be released for a funeral. 
 
 Kenny chose to speak to the Sunday Mirror after receiving a “sign�? from George, who was his partner for 13 years. 
 
 Speaking movingly about the star, Kenny revealed how he was in constant contact with the tragic singer in the months before he died aged just 53. 
 
 The former Wham! frontman was well known for repeated drug use and Kenny said his weak body had “just given up�?. 
 
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 George’s family are still awaiting results of toxicology tests before the coroner can release the body. 
 
 Texan art dealer Kenny said he flew to England two weeks ago to help the star’s family during the painful and drawn-out process while investigations continue. 
 
 Kenny, 58, who George called Darlin’, explains: “It was so great to see them and they are doing as well as can be expected. They are doing good. 
 
 “He was very, very close to both of his sisters. The Greek mentality is to look after people. Melanie made lots of steak. When things are bad they cook – that’s what they do. 
 
 “I’ll be there for the funeral. We just want closure, we want the funeral to 
 
 happen, it’s been a long time now.�? 
 
 The Sunday Mirror spoke to Kenny in Los Angeles, at Sir Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. 
 
 Kenny, who is close friends with Elton and his husband David Furnish, was a guest of honour on their top table. 
 
 “It’s my second time at this party,�? he says. “And I want to support them. They have done so much for charity and it is something very close to mine and George’s heart. We are very passionate about our charities.�? 
 
 George met Kenny at posh spa Beverly Hot Springs, in LA, in 1996. 
 
 They only went public with their ­relationship two years later when the singer came out after being arrested for “a lewd act�? in a California toilet. 
 
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 After falling in love, they went on to set up the Goss-Michael arts foundation in 2007, a prolific charity which helps young and struggling artists. 
 
 It holds what is thought to be the ­largest collection of British contemporary art in the US, with works from artists including Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst. 
 
 As well as curating exhibitions, the former lovers placed their money in an educational fund for college students to hone their skills. 
 
 During the moving interview Kenny talks about George in the present tense and stops himself when he realises he is saying “we�?. He stumbles: “I don’t know why I keep saying that.�? 
 
 Kenny was the Wham! frontman’s true love and they split in 2009, although George did not reveal their break-up for another two years. 
 
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 They remained close friends and would refer to each other as “soulmates�?, always putting the foundation at the top of their priorities. 
 
 When they split, George said: “I love him very much. This man has brought me a lot of joy and pain. 
 
 “My love life has been a lot more ­turbulent than I’ve ever let on, and I’m so sad about my relationship with Kenny. I’m sorry for any pain.�? 
 
 With a soft Texan drawl and cheery demeanour, it’s clear to see why Kenny had such a positive effect on George’s life. 
 
 He was credited with helping the star through a string of troubled times. 
 
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 Last week Kenny gave his first ­interview in the US since George’s death to talk about their charities. 
 
 But in his first interview with a UK newspaper, he said he was torn about speaking publicly – until he got a sign from George. 
 
 He said: “I wasn’t sure about doing the interview. It was a tricky thing. But Jolene, by Dolly Parton, was one of George’s ­favourite songs and when I was thinking about what to do it started playing on the radio. 
 
 “I thought that was a sign. We had two dogs together and one of them was ­barking a lot, I also thought that was him trying to tell me something. 
 
 “At the end of the day we need to spread the word about the charities. He would have wanted that. That’s the most important thing.�? 
 
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 Teetotal Kenny has managed to keep himself focused by working on their ­foundation. 
 
 A tribute on the charity’s website says: “George was a major part of my life and I loved him very, very much. 
 
 "The beautiful memories and music he brought to the world will ­always be an important part of my life and those who also loved and admired him.�? 
 
 Losing George has clearly taken its toll on Kenny and as authorities are yet to issue a cause of death it has been ­impossible for him to properly mourn. 
 
 In January we revealed how Kenny had rekindled his friendship with George and was trying to help him. 
 
 Kenny told us: “I was speaking to him all the time on the phone. We were in constant contact. He was in good spirits.�? 
 
 But on Christmas Day George was found dead in bed at home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, by his current ­partner Fadi Fawaz, 43. 
 
 Initial toxicology results were ­inconclusive and more tests are being carried out to determine the cause of death. 
 
 Asked what he thinks happened, Kenny tells us: “I can’t say for sure but I think his body just gave up. All these years, it was just weak.�? 
 
 Reminiscing about their time together, he continues: “We were together for 15 years and in the gay world that is a long time. 
 
 "People used to say we ­argued but we wouldn’t really. It was always just silly things about who had the remote control. 
 
 “When we split up there was no big argument, it was just how it was. It was a lovely relationship. I miss him.�? 
 
 George’s philanthropy touched hearts around the world. It recently emerged he gifted £99,000 to Kenyan AIDS charity Omwabini after hearing of its funding problems on Deal Or No Deal. 
 
 Kenny adds: “His generosity was ­endless, he helped so many people. 
 
 “We will keep on hearing more and more stories about how he helped others. That is how people will remember him. 
 
 “He was the sweetest person. People talk about him giving away £50,000 but he gave away millions. 
 
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 George Michael killed himself on Christmas Day after numerous suicide attempts, tweets from his boyfriend's Twitter account have claimed. 
 
 A series of tweets appearing on Fadi Fawaz's account this morning claimed the singer killed himself after a number of attempts at his life. 
 
 The tweets said: "Not sure who that nasty close friend of George (sic) but i was in a relationship with George Michael till i found him dead in bed. 
 
 "The only thing George wanted is to die. He tried numbers of times to kill himself many times and finally he managed. 
 
 "We loved each other very much and were together almost 24 hours a day." 
 
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 The tweets were soon deleted and the account closed. 
 
 Fawaz later told the Mirror: "I am shocked with what's going on with the Twitter thing. My Twitter account has been hacked and closed. 
 
 "It's a bit scary to be honest. I did not send those tweets. I woke up at 11.30am to the news. I am not going to worry about these things." 
 
 The cause of the singer's death has not yet been confirmed, with the initial post mortem proving inconclusive. 
 
 Fawaz last week used his Twitter account to reveal that he found George dead in bed. 
 
 He also posted a tribute to the singer. 
 
 A tweet posted on Fawaz's account last night said: "I hate you 2016 from the bottom of my heart". 
 
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 Another tweet said: "I would like to get the record straight. I’m 40-year-old and I’m fine art photographer." 
 
 On Boxing Day, a tweet on the account read: "Its a Xmas I will never forget finding your partner dead peacefully in bed first thing in the morning..I will never stop missing you." 
 
 It was reported today that George was in ­despair when he died because the voice that made him a ­superstar had been ruined. 
 
 The pop legend lost 20 per cent of his lung capacity after contracting pneumonia in 2011 and was devastated to find it had reduced his ability to sing. 
 
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 He was torn apart by the setback to his plans for a comeback in 2017. 
 
 News of his state of mind emerged after an inconclusive post mortem raised the possibility that he did not die of natural causes as initially thought. 
 
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 A source close to George, who died aged 53 on Christmas Day, said: “Losing voice capacity for a man like him was like losing his inner self or his soul. 
 
 “Things got so dark and difficult after it hit him. It tipped him over a psychological edge. George would never be the same man again – and more importantly, never be the same singer. 
 
 “He needed drugs and alcohol and anything he could get hold of to cope with such a severe loss.” 
 
 Friends revealed that the singer who shot to fame with Wham! suffered lasting effects from the life-threatening pneumonia, which left him unconscious for 15 days. Doctors had to perform a tracheotomy to keep his airways open. 
 
 He recovered but found it difficult to walk uphill, swim and do the thing he loved most – sing. 
 
 It is understood he was left with only three quarters of his lungs functioning and could only limp through performances with the help of steroids and other medication. He could barely finish a concert, never mind a whole tour. 
 
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 “It was the third big loss in his life,” said the insider. “He lost his partner Anselmo Feleppa to HIV, his mother Lesley and then the voice he once had. 
 
 “To lose your three most cherished things by your early 50s is very hard and was a big load to carry. 
 
 “George was an old soul who died young because he found it very hard to manage the albatrosses in his life.” 
 
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 But he was determined to get back to making music and was set to release a new album next year, produced by Naughty Boy. 
 
 UK songwriter, musician and producer Naughty Boy, 31, said last month: “I can’t wait. I don’t know what to ­expect. He’s mysterious.” 
 
 The source confirmed: “Yes, he was going to do another album. He was planning to regain some breath control by regular swimming with a therapist and walking, to strengthen his lungs and get the weight down. 
 
 “But George knew that in reality his lungs would never regain their same capacity. Sooner or later he would be the star who used to sing for hours and do tours. Could he ever do this again? Could he be like Madonna, or Elton, or Mick Jagger – all older than him but but still bouncing around? That’s the kind of thing he was filled up with. He was a haunted man.” 
 
 George left three full ­albums of unreleased music in his private collection. Now they may never see the light of day. 
 
 The perfectionist performer had shelved the nearly-finished albums and those in charge of his estate will not go against his wishes. 
 
 George was found dead in bed at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, by his partner Fadi Fawaz, 40. Further tests are planned to determine how he died. Police said the star’s death was still being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.
– What was once deemed "inconclusive" has now arrived at a conclusion, though that conclusion may be cold comfort to fans, friends, and family. Early autopsy results on George Michael couldn't peg what caused his Christmas Day death, but on Tuesday, a UK coroner announced the 53-year-old singer had died of natural causes, spurred by a fatty liver and "dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis" (a clinical way of saying heart disease), CBS News reports. Michael's partner, Fadi Fawaz, had put up a bunch of tweets insinuating suicide right after his boyfriend's death; Fawaz later said he'd been hacked and took down the posts. A rep for Michael had mentioned heart failure was the cause after the initial autopsy. Per the American Heart Association, dilated cardiomyopathy is caused by an enlarged heart chamber that eventually affects heart contractions and keeps blood from being efficiently pumped out; myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. A fatty liver could have any of a variety of causes, including drinking too much, a bout with hepatitis C, being overweight, or taking certain medication. "I think his body just gave up," Michael's former partner, Kenny Goss, told the Sunday Mirror over the weekend. Goss adds that now the family can move on with making final arrangements, saying, "We just want closure, we want the funeral to happen." Fawaz, meanwhile, posted a few tweets Tuesday in apparent response to the news, noting, "The Truth is out..." and "Now I hope to receive some real LOVE."