GEORGE Michael died of natural causes from dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver, a coroner has said.

The 53-year-old was found dead at his home in Goring-on-Thames on Christmas Day.

Oxfordshire's senior coroner Darren Salter said in a statement: "Inquires 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 inquiries.

"No further updates will be provided and the family requests the media and public respect their privacy."

Thames Valley Police also said in a statement that it had 'completed its investigation' into Mr Michael's death.

The force added: "The investigation into the circumstances of the death has now concluded and a file was passed to the coroner.

"As the cause of death was natural, no further action is proposed or required."