Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69, after a battle with cancer. It took only minutes for the music community, fans and celebs to take to social media to mourn and expressed their admiration toward the legendary rock star. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer,” read a post on Bowie’s Facebook page on Sunday night. “While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.” Scroll down to read some of the touching tributes to the famed entertainer.
Bowie existed so all of us misfits learned that an oddity was a precious thing. he changed the world forever.
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) January 11, 2016rest in peace David Bowie .
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) January 11, 2016Very 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, 2016So sad.. #DavidBowie was & will always be ART that lives on forever.. Fearless & unapologetic.. #RIPDavidBowie pic.twitter.com/iWyrSNl8f0
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) January 11, 2016I played David Bowie's "Outside," on repeat for years. It never left my CD changer.
— Joe Manganiello (@JoeManganiello) January 11, 2016David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So! ❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/INKPRCeofK
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie... 1/2
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original. 2/2 #DavidBowie
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016"Very sad news to wake up to on this raining morning. David was a great star and I treasure the moments we had together....
Posted by Paul McCartney on Monday, 11 January 2016
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace __ #RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016Never imagined a world without him. He has ascended into the cosmos from whence he came. Farewell, David Bowie
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) January 11, 2016RIP David . I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived. #sorrow
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) January 11, 2016RIP David Bowie, my love to Iman _. He was a legend in music , fashion and a true inspira… https://t.co/yEUoyvTxvI pic.twitter.com/rHdvphFeGj
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) January 11, 2016
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