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Unexplained but not suspicious. michael rose to fame as a teen, part of the duo, wham! ♪ wake me up before you go-go ♪ don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo ♪ >> reporter: shortly before the group split, michael hit it big. ♪ careless whisper >> reporter: careless whisper a number one song in nearly two dozen countries. his career at times controversial. often marred by sex and drug scandals. in 1998, michael was arrested by an undercover cop for lewd conduct in a los angeles public restroom. that incident forcing michael to come out as gay shortly after on cnn. >> i don't feel any sh...

♪ wake me up before you go, girl ♪ ♪ don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo ♪ ♪ can wake me up >> i think it is fair to say the music of george michael from wham to the solo career that he had, his music brought people to their feet. >> just incredible. fans are holding on to those tunes as they say goodbye to the late british pop star. ian lee reports. >> reporter: it is a familiar scene in 2016, fans grappling with how to say goodbye to an icon. while many of them never knew george michael personally, they pay tribute as if they were old friends. ♪ yes, i've got to have faith >> ...

♪ don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo ♪ >> reporter: hits including an anthem that still fills our play lists. and this holiday season seems bittersweet. ♪ ♪ last christmas i gave you my heart ♪ >> reporter: the late '80s michael ventured off on his own, becoming a musical force. ♪ i gotta have faith >> reporter: the smash album "faith" selling more than 25 million copies, earning him a grammy. michael became a celebrated voice of social reform, challenging taboos. ♪ i want your sex ♪ freedom >> reporter: his song could fill you with energy. and break your heart. ♪ i'm nev...

Society, but also, of course, remembered for his music. ♪ wake me up before you go-go ♪ don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo ♪ >> reporter: global super star george michael launched into pop culture history in 1984 as half of the british band wham!. singing the chart topping ballad careless whisper. ♪ time can never mend the careless whisper ♪ >> reporter: by 1986, michael launched an incredible solo career. his number one album "faith" raising eyebrows with the first single. the race kay lyrics and provocative video drawing sharp criticism from those wanting to bring awareness to ...

Makes the drop. by now, he has an additional challenge to deal with. >> my pilot was a little bit fatigued. my systems operator, kevin, who is standing on the skid running the hoist and basically putting us into position, he's been at it for about an hour. the winds have really kicked up. >> the chopper's whirling blades add to the turbulence. >> wow. it is pretty scary in itself, that wind that's also being created. >> i'm like a yo-yo. i'm at the mercy of my systems operator who is lowering and raising the cable and also the helicopter pilot who has to hold that helicopter in steady position...