George Michael 'out of hospital'

Singer George Michael has been discharged from a Vienna hospital after weeks of treatment for severe pneumonia.

Singer George Michael has been discharged from a Vienna hospital after weeks of treatment for severe pneumonia.

A report on the Oesterreich newspaper website said the 48-year-old former Wham! frontman walked to a waiting limousine that took him to the airport. It cited unidentified hospital staff.

"He will be able to celebrate Christmas at home in London," it said.

A spokeswoman for the Vienna General Hospital declined to comment on the report, referring questions to Michael's public relations agency.

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Michael's publicist in London said the newspaper story was based on rumours.

The Grammy award-winning singer found fame in the 1980s with Wham! before going on to pursue a successful solo career. He has sold an estimated 100 million records and has a personal fortune estimated at over €100 million.

He was forced to cancel his European tour last month after falling ill.