Music legend David Bowie has passed away – it has tragically been announced.
His spokesperson revealed the 69-year-old has been battling cancer (the type not specified) for 18-months.
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A statement issued on his social media page, read:
“David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.”
Though his sound was sonically rooted in Rock, his impact on visuals for all was profound.
A host of celebrities agree, issuing tributes which continue to pour in as we type…
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
#LEGEND
You are ONE kind! https://t.co/V29CMSSC9q
— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) January 11, 2016
R.I.P David Bowie. Wow. Such an innovator. You will be missed, most importantly your legacyā¦ https://t.co/yKpbWSzi1J
— K. Michelle (@kmichelle) January 11, 2016
Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP. ā¤ļø #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/hGfxI967Bw
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
Bowie is survived by his two children and wife, supermodel Iman, to whom he has been married to since 1992.
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to the Bowie family.
So sad. Another music Legend gone! RIP David Bowie the impact you gave to so many will not be forgotten.
#FuxkCancer
Again another ICON they never gave enought credit to. If there was no David Bowie — where would Madonna and Prince get most of there swag from??
An incredible loss, but TRUST AND BELIEVE the grammys are gonna TURN this tribute up.
Madonna has soooooo ripped off his style and Lenny also.
David bowie was the coolest dude even when he dressed in DRAG he just made it look cool.
#lets dance #china girl
Madonna is a biitch for hashtaging rebel heart
HONEY, MADONNA NEVER STOPS PROMOTING.
REBEL HEART FLOPPED, SHE NEEDS TO MOVE ON.
I wish I knew who he was but may soul his soul rest in peace.
Are you 10 years old? ?
OMG NOOOOO,RIP… This is really shocking
He JUST released an album this Friday, this is so shocking.
Such an innovator and a true legend. RIP š
Girl u finally come out of hiding….. Hmm, atleast its to pay homage to a legend, and not to carry on with these trolls.
She can go back into hiding who uses her?
Barb? girl go get a personality and a life. Nikki is not worrying about no Barbs she too busy trying to save her R_apist brother and probably at Rite Aid looking for bleach for her skin SO SHE CAN LOOK LIKE A WHITE WOMAN.
#SELF HATE RUNS IN HER FAMILY
And who the f*** are you? Go worry about Onika her twitter feuds with E-list reality TV celebs and inflating her sales by 3x on Instagram instead.
Damn gurl what did you do to everybody? Multiple people be having your name in their mouths lol! I also see that Rima troll is referred to as your lesser kii poor thing was desperate for my attention earlier today.
This is not the post for what you’re trying to start so please show some respectāŗ
The fact that I just came in here to say RIP to this actual legend and they’re still bothered. Their lives must be so sad and lonely.
Do they at least do something with it? At least I’m in university, which is the reason I don’t comment as much, not because “Lana is flopping!!1” or w/e (I could care less).
Who ever he is
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Great promo for his new album
You need your ass seriously kicked how disrespectful.
RIP… he’s album will rise on the charts nown!
RIP Ziggy Stardust
Meanwhile Keith Richards is still around
Never heard his music. R.I.P
R.I.P., David Bowie! Your “Heroes” album, Ziggy Stardust era, and “Glass Spider Tour” will remain legendary!
Look at K.Michelle riding the waves as if she knew him, lmao!!
Wow. This is so tragic! I knew after losing a legendary artist like Natalie Cole, unfortunately another great will pass on. Bowie was a huge talent that served the world with his brilliant artistry for many decades! My thoughts are with Iman and the rest of his family.
RIP
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-_30HA7rec
RIP David Bowie. He inspired BeybĆøla’s surprise album release. I hope it pays homage.
Who ever he is
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Great promo for his new album
uggh another unknown LEGEND NO THANKS
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I’ll wait for Mariah and Tranet Madge Tina Diana and some ww known LEGENDS since their nearing dying age
Wow you need to seek some professional help.
You’re trying too hard to troll sis
Only difference is I’m not trolling nor do I try hard pfffft NEXT
kii @this troll creating an account to prove her point
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Girl you need to try harder trolling me I’m talking avi and actual username
Congrats b**** you just exposed yourself.
Lol just notice too
Exposed?
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Receipts of me being Taylor is Queen?
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Kii why would I need a trolling account when I type or speak my mind all the time?
RIP David ????
Great Grandma is still promoting that flop ass album, old h** nobody cares about Rebelheart.
Cant believe some people are trolling on here have some fukin respect. Theres only a handful of legends that we can call LEGENDS left
Don’t think I know him but RIP
Who?
Ground control to major Tom. Rest in peace.
This breaks my heart, i wasn’t expecting this, i wasn’t ready for this, i loved this man more than anyone else, he was my favorite solo artist, i’m so sad.
You’re so fake. Just fake as hell.
No man, i’m devastated, it’s like a personal loss to me, as if it was Kurt or Madonna, these 3 are true favorites, i never being more honest, that man means the world to me, thought you knew that, please, be kind, i’m not attcking you, i don’t feel like it, not today, just be kind.
I believe you! … and I’m sorry that today’s a day you won’t forget because of this tragedy. Losing Whitney allowed me to feel so much compassion for people that’s going through the same thing. I’m not big on celebs, but I held Whitney dear to my heart. Her absence leaves an enormous void. I hope you can at least feel good about all David’s accomplished and everything he’s meant to those he inspired. Bowie’s an artist’s artist and he’s left an undeniable mark in the world. Hope you find peace with this today! š
^^^ We don’t care….
Anyways, RIP legend, you will be missed by those who knew and appreciated your music.
You acting like we forgot that you were exposed for being that cake like gaga troll
So sad, RIP David Bowie
RIP David Bowie.
Nooo I’ will be playing Cat people all day long today it was my favorite song from him and Madonna really?????? sneaking that # on a RIP post
First Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister passes away on December 26, 2015, then Natalie Cole on January 1, 2016, & now David Bowie today my heart is way to heavy to handle. Especially with three great legendary pioneers so close together pass on.
R.I.P David Bowie you have inspired so many.
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RIP to him. He influencd many of today’s artist and even legends. He was ahead of his time.
From bright and colorful to dark and twisted, David Bowie’s music covered all the spectrums of human emotion.Innovative and most definitely trendsetting.
RIP Ziggy Stardust!!!
Does it surprise me young people are asking who? Nope! If they knew who David was they would demand more from their current garbage generation artist.I find it absolutely sad that the regulars can’t put aside their petty E-beefs to show respect to an artist who actually deserves it.
Wow this is a shocker! He was truly a trendsetter and legendary talent! RIP.
RIP
sad to hear, R.I.P musical Legend.
You people downvoting ‘RIP’ messages should be completely and utterly ashamed of yourselves.
The vermin who find it impossible to be respectful should do everyone a favour and leave this thread alone.
RIP Starman, you will be missed dearly.
I down voted LB’s RIP post because I hate her/it and down vote everything that stale vaginal belch posts here. Has nothing to do with how I feel about Bowie’s passing.
So far 2016 isn’t off to great start in the music world. First Natalie Cole now David Bowie…my heart goes out to both their families.
Rest in Peace ! My favourite Bowie songs are Let’s Dance and Life on Mars.
How strange that he just released a new album and then died so soon after. His music will live on. Thoughts go out to his family.
RIP
r.i.p
the disrespect in these comments…
what type of brain infection must one have to still be salty that they disrespect the death of a legend??
Made appearances on America’s Soul Train , used a young Luther Vandross as a backing singer once quizzed an MTV boss why there was hardly any Black artists on the station at that time and also had his music sampled by some well known rappers.He was innovative and an insperation to many .UK’s greatest ever pop/rock star and ,I doubt , will ever be eclipsed by anybody on the scene at this time
LEGEND