David Bowie's publicist has confirmed that the singer has died. The 69 year old musician has been battling cancer for the past 18 months. He released his new album Blackstar last week, on his 69th birthday.
R.I.P David Bowie, a true creative. Here he is on a sunny day in Dublin just passed the ha'penny bridge. #RIPBowie pic.twitter.com/7YPZ6PqhlD
— Original Rudeboys (@ORBsOfficial) January 11, 2016
Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all. pic.twitter.com/Kh2fq3tf9m
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) January 11, 2016
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January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with...
Posted by David Bowie on Sunday, 10 January 2016
Tributes have been pouring in for the singer
David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🾠#RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
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Rip Father of all us freaks. Sad sad day. Love always Legendary singer David Bowie dies at 69 https://t.co/ezRx7NVhSC # via HuffPostEnt
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 11, 2016
"But the key to the city is in the sun that pins the branches to the sky..." #DavidBowie
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) January 11, 2016
Immortal unbelievable A gentleman and a hero RIP https://t.co/LfOz42cGgH https://t.co/jmg9JBGpwB
— Massive Attack (@MassiveAttackUK) January 11, 2016
Rest In Song David Bowie.
— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) January 11, 2016
Just hearing about #DavidBowie! My condolences to his family and love ones! Your music will remain with this always!ðŸ™
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) January 11, 2016
He never seemed of this earth. Now he's left it. He bent rules, gender, genres, and our minds. RIP David Bowie. One. Of. A. Kind.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) January 11, 2016
I grew up listening to and watching the pop genius David Bowie. He was a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 11, 2016
the entire world lost one of its greats today. David Bowie will live on forever. Rest In Peace. XX
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) January 11, 2016
you said we can be heroes. thank you, david bowie, for being one of ours. #rip
— christina perri (@christinaperri) January 11, 2016