Elton John Pays Tribute to George Michael at Concert

He performed their duet "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me."

ByABC News
December 29, 2016, 10:54 AM

— -- Elton John paid homage to his dear friend George Michael last night at his show in Las Vegas.

John performed the duet the two sang together in 1990, "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me."

Fans took to Instagram and Twitter to post video and pictures from the touching tribute.

"#EltonJohn tonight in #Vegas with his tribute to #GeorgeMichael #rip," wrote one fan, coupled with a short clip.

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