George Michael’s Family Angry at Leak of Emergency Call

British singer George Michael (C), leaves after appearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London on Aug. 24, 2010. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images

LONDON—Members of George Michael’s family say they are “extremely upset” that a recording of the emergency call reporting his death was leaked to the press.

The family’s lawyers released a statement Sunday saying they want an investigation, “and we will expect the culprit(s) to be dealt with appropriately.”

It says Michael’s family and friends are appalled “that such a personal, painful and clearly confidential recording has been leaked.”

The Sun newspaper published a transcript and audio recording Saturday of the panicked Dec. 25 call made by Fadi Fawaz  to the emergency number.

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