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

Question

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?

Answer 1

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。」

Answer 2

I answer others... They are not used commonly!

• 安らかに眠らんことを.
• み[霊]{たま}安かれ. (I have never heard this)
• 安らかに眠りますように.