<p>British pop superstar George Michael who died on Christmas Day was allegedly suffering from heroin addiction, it was reported today.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 'Careless Whisper' star passed away from heart failure at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, aged just 53 and sources have now claimed the star "used heroin" and had been rushed to hospital earlier in the year for treatment after an overdose.<br /><br />A source told the Daily Telegraph "He's been rushed to Accident and Emergency on several occasions. He used heroin. I think it's amazing he's lasted as long as he has".<br /><br />The news comes as PR chief Gary Farrow – a close friend of the 'One More Try' singer – told The Sun newspaper that "easy access to drugs" ultimately caused the death of the singer.<br /><br />He said, "I believe easy access to drugs was the cause of his problems. I thought George was too bright to get involved with illegal substances, but once this disease gets hold of you it's hard to fight it".<br /><br />According to sources, cardiac arrest – which was the cause of death according to George's manager Michael Lippman – is common among heroin users.</p>
<p>British pop superstar George Michael who died on Christmas Day was allegedly suffering from heroin addiction, it was reported today.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 'Careless Whisper' star passed away from heart failure at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, aged just 53 and sources have now claimed the star "used heroin" and had been rushed to hospital earlier in the year for treatment after an overdose.<br /><br />A source told the Daily Telegraph "He's been rushed to Accident and Emergency on several occasions. He used heroin. I think it's amazing he's lasted as long as he has".<br /><br />The news comes as PR chief Gary Farrow – a close friend of the 'One More Try' singer – told The Sun newspaper that "easy access to drugs" ultimately caused the death of the singer.<br /><br />He said, "I believe easy access to drugs was the cause of his problems. I thought George was too bright to get involved with illegal substances, but once this disease gets hold of you it's hard to fight it".<br /><br />According to sources, cardiac arrest – which was the cause of death according to George's manager Michael Lippman – is common among heroin users.</p>