George Michael’s partner speaks of finding the singer dead

Just days after the death of George Michael, more details are emerging about the singer’s passing, from those closest to him.

USA TODAY reports that hairstylist and photographer Fadi Fawaz, who has been romantically linked to Michael in recent years, says he found the singer’s body, according to reports by People and ET.

Fawaz, whose Twitter profile includes a photo of him kissing Michael, tweeted about “finding your partner dead peacefully in bed first thing in the morning.”

According to a story in The Guardian:

Michael’s former partner Kenny Goss, who was with the singer for many years, said in a statement that he was “heartbroken” by the death of his longtime love.

“He was a major part of my life and I loved him very, very much. He was an extremely kind and generous man,” Goss said.

Michael announced in 2011 that he and Goss had separated.

The Guardian story also stated that Michael was working on a documentary about his life, set for a March 2017 release.

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Results of an autopsy to determine the exact cause of the singer’s death are not yet known.

Meanwhile, Michael’s music is soaring on streaming services and via downloads. Spotify reports streams of the late singer’s music have skyrocketed more than 3,000% since his passing. On iTunes, sales of his solo albums as well as those of Wham! have also risen, led by compilation albums such as “Ladies and Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael.”

Contributing: Associated Press