Sarah Michelle Gellar posted an awkward tribute to George Michael

A FLOOD of heartfelt tributes is coming in for pop legend George Michael, but Sarah Michelle Gellar’s is making people cringe.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s tribute to George Michael took an awkward turn.

A FLOOD of heartfelt tributes is coming in on social media for British pop legend George Michael.

But if you’re going to offer your condolences, at least make sure you’re getting the name right.

Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Twitter to pay tribute to the musician. Only she got the wrong one.

Awkward.

Uh — Sarah? Boy George is thankfully still very much alive.

People on social media were quick to take note.

@SarahMGellar Pssst it was George Michael x

— Kathryn Williams (@KathW80) December 25, 2016

So @SarahMGellar just killed Boy George......I guess she heard someone called George died and picked the first one she could think of. pic.twitter.com/UusXZQSyxd

— मैं हूँ नयी सोच (@katzenzungen) December 25, 2016

@SarahMGellar didnt you mean George michael?

— nae babe (@aussiechick_79) December 25, 2016

The actress removed the tweet after about 15 minutes, and issued a clarification.

Just as sad when you get the correct information- #ripGeorgeMichael thank you to everyone who corrected me- it's still so sad

— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) December 25, 2016

Michael passed away at age 53.

“It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” his publicist said in a statement.

“The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage.”

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