Is there any phrase similar to "may he rest in peace"?


George Michael just passed away... is there any phrase analogous to "may he
rest in peace"? To me at least, that English phrase is emotionally tinged. I
mean, I really do feel sad. But of course, I'd never say that phrase regarding
the death of a family member because "may he rest in peace" is a little too
distant.

So, is there any Japanese phrase that demonstrates genuine respect to someone
who just died and who you _didn't_ personally know?




We usually say...

> 「ご[冥福]{めいふく}をお[祈]{いの}りします。」

or

> 「[安]{やす}らかにお[眠]{ねむ}りください。」




We usually say...

> 「ご[冥福]{めいふく}をお[祈]{いの}りします。」

or

> 「[安]{やす}らかにお[眠]{ねむ}りください。」

