Coroner releases George Michael's cause of death

OXFORDSHIRE, England (KTRK) -- We are learning new details in the death of singer George Michael.

The senior coroner in Oxfordshire says the late singer died of natural causes.

An autopsy found Michael died of dialated cardiomyopathy, with myocarditis and a fatty liver, ABC News confirms.

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Crossover singer George Michael breaks out in a big smile as he accepts one of his three American Music Awards during ceremonies Monday night, Jan. 31, 1989.

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Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career died on Christmas Day in 2016.

He was known for a series of hits such as "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," ''Young Guns (Go For It)" and "Freedom."

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In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, actor Max von Sydow poses at the International Film Festival Berlinale, in Berlin.

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