The legendary artist passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer.
David Bowie died on Sunday night (January 10) after battling cancer for the past 18 months. He just turned 69 two days ago. The announcement was made on his Facebook page, which you can read below, and confirmed by his publicist Steve Martin, this morning.
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, January 10, 2016
His son, director Duncan Jones, also confirmed the news on Twitter.
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
Bowie just released his latest (and now final) album, Blackstar, on Friday (January 8) as well as collaborated on Lazarus, a new off-Broadway musical that is a sequel to his 1976 role, The Man Who Fell to Earth. Longtime collaborator and fellow musician Tony Visconti, who worked with Bowie on Blackstar, admitted that the record was, in a way, the singer's closing act to the masterpiece that is his life.
He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was...
Posted by Tony Visconti on Monday, January 11, 2016
After news broke of Bowie's death, an outpouring of messages from fans and famous friends flooded social media.
Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP. ❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/hGfxI967Bw
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! 🙏🏻❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/k3k3lfL3Bv
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So! ❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/INKPRCeofK
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
Paul McCartney made a statement (via BBC):
"Very sad news to wake up to on this raining morning. David was a great star and I treasure the moments we had together. His music played a very strong part in British musical history and I'm proud to think of the huge influence he has had on people all around the world.
"I send my deepest sympathies to his family and will always remember the great laughs we had through the years. His star will shine in the sky forever."
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
Rest in peace, David. pic.twitter.com/9Kv9yM9igh
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 11, 2016
I was shocked to learn of David Bowie’s death this morning. He meant so much to me and to so many.He was a one-off, a...
Posted by Peter Gabriel on Monday, January 11, 2016
Thinking of you David, God bless 🙏XR pic.twitter.com/Xx1MgMwX2c
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) January 11, 2016
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016
Unthinkable. The world has lost one of the most important artists and icons of our time. I was moved immeasurably by David Bowie. RIP.
— Hozier (@Hozier) January 11, 2016
So sad to hear David Bowie has passed. Impossible to overstate his legacy and the influence he had on so many musicians including us.
— The National (@The_National) January 11, 2016
R.I.P. Mr David Bowie. He changed everything x x x
— Lianne La Havas (@liannelahavas) January 11, 2016
And yes, even the British prime minister share some of his Bowie memories.
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
David Bowie will be honored at Carnegie Hall on March 31 by an array of artists including The Roots, Cyndi Lauper and the Mountain Goats.
