Fans 'gutted beyond words' pay tribute to David Bowie

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LONDON -- Fans worldwide have responded with dismay to the news that David Bowie has passed away aged 69. In London, tributes were laid at his childhood home of Brixton while fellow musicians and artists have shared their respects online.

Among music fans, one GIF in particular struck a chord, its hand drawn depictions of Bowie through the years being shared thousands of times.

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The #RIPDavid hashtag was trending for most of Monday, meanwhile, as thousands added their own thoughts.

#RIPDavid — Carriecutie (@Thursdaysingers) January 11, 2016

Absolutely gutted beyond words. What an amazing man, and a huge inspiration and influence on me #RipDavid— Tom Mitchell (@therealtommitch) January 11, 2016

Such an icon, so sad RIP David #ripdavid #Bowie pic.twitter.com/XliLdnXcNT— XLV © (@G_C_44) January 11, 2016

Going to miss you David a true icon and legend. A great loss in incredibly sad #RIPDavid— Ashley (@ashleytaylor432) January 11, 2016

R.I.P you legend #RIPDavid pic.twitter.com/ebLN51cT3Z— #helpmehelpthem (@_camswifex) January 11, 2016

Many people tweeted snippets of his lyrics.

"Here am I floating round my tin can Far above the Moon Planet Earth is blue And there's nothing I can do" #RIPDavid pic.twitter.com/OWiSmmIvPV— new year, new jaime (@heIIsandwich) January 11, 2016

You remind me of the babe What babe? Babe with the power What power? Power of voodoo Who do? You do Do what? Remind me of the babe #RIPDavid— Brandon Jones (@Tojiro) January 11, 2016

Others shared fan artwork.

David Bowie por Yoshitaka Amano #RIPDavid pic.twitter.com/pcajTNdwQG— Japón Total (@JaponTotal) January 11, 2016

#RIPDavid #Bowie pic.twitter.com/IAUppezGsy— Derek (@djspapa) January 11, 2016

Some tweeted quotes.

"The most you can say is that it gets you a seat in restaurants." #RIPDavid Bowie on fame— Jeremy Marchant (@jeremymarchant) January 11, 2016

Thank you for the infinite #inspiration, genius. #DavidBowieRIP pic.twitter.com/AOM1tpgyHG— Dajana Doslo (@bonfiremind) January 11, 2016

And of course a fair amount of pink make up was splashed over faces.

#RIPDavidBowie #DavidBowie #RIPSTARMAN #RIPDavid pic.twitter.com/GQs3KWEhZA— Melissa Von (@mellivonkay) January 11, 2016

BONUS: 10 unforgettable David Bowie film appearances

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