LONDON -- Stars from across the world of music, fashion, politics and beyond paid tribute to rock icon David Bowie Monday, following the news that he had passed away after an 18 month battle with cancer aged 69.
His son, Duncan Jones confirmed the news and led the tributes.
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
Prime Minister David Cameron, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, and Ricky Gervais were among those paying tribute as the sad reality became clear early Monday morning.
Paul McCartney
Paul on @DavidBowieReal https://t.co/KVxmjBdYT1 pic.twitter.com/aNJi3BjAuv— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) January 11, 2016
David Cameron
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
Tony Visconti
The producer worked with David Bowie on and off from 1969's Space Oddity to 2016's Blackstar.
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Yoko Ono
As John & I had very few friends we felt David was as close as family. Sweet memories will stay with us forever. pic.twitter.com/EYaAqbCzCZ— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) January 11, 2016
Kanye West
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
Ruby Rose
RIP David Bowie :( this was taken last night at my gig.. He was such an icon.. There is no other like him and there likely never will be. Big inspiration for me growing up. A photo posted by Ruby Rose (@rubyrose) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:19pm PST
Ricky Gervais
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016
Pharrell Williams
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace #RIPDavidBowie— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
Eddie Izzard
Very sad to hear about the death of David Bowie but through his music he will live forever— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 11, 2016
Please could every radio station around the globe just play David Bowie music today - I think the world owes him that.— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 11, 2016
London mayor Boris Johnson
Terrible news to hear Brixton born David Bowie has died. No one in our age has better deserved to be called a genius— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) January 11, 2016
Tim Peake
Saddened to hear David Bowie has lost his battle with cancer – his music was an inspiration to many. @DavidBowieReal— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) January 11, 2016
Marc Almond
It's not often I truly cry at the loss of an artist but I'm devastated. He meant so much. Goodbye David Bowie and our youth. We loved you. X— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) January 11, 2016
Gene Simmons
David Bowie, you will be sorely missed. Bowie's “Changes” and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me. pic.twitter.com/N1nkD9h82W— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 11, 2016
Alison Moyet
David Bowie. Our greatest, gone and here forever. A world's heart breaks. #Bowie— Alison Moyet (@AlisonMoyet) January 11, 2016
Ben Folds
Songwriting, music owes David Bowie a great debt. Such sad sad news. RIP Bowie.— benjamin folds (@BenFolds) January 11, 2016
Will Arnett
You were my all time. You were the greatest. We'll miss you more than you'll ever know. #DavidBowie We're all Aladdin Sane— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) January 11, 2016
Randy Jackson
RIP to a true legend. David Bowie pic.twitter.com/hAfuRb67nv— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) January 11, 2016
Gary Numan
A True Legend. David Bowie. RIP— Gary Numan (@numanofficial) January 11, 2016
Billy Idol
Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016
Lauren Lavern
Desperately sad and shocking news. Impossible to imagine modern music without him. https://t.co/DfbRvgva0L— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) January 11, 2016
Jon Snow
One the greatest rock star legends of our lives....David Bowie has died...such a desperate loss..creative genius .....pause to remember...— Jon Snow (@jonsnowC4) January 11, 2016
David Schneider
It's only when you hear something like this that you realise how much an artist can feel like part of you. RIP David Bowie and thank you.— David Schneider (@davidschneider) January 11, 2016
Russell Crowe
RIP David . I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived. #sorrow— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) January 11, 2016
Diane Kruger
NOOOOOOO.....!! Gone too soon...RIP... A photo posted by Diane Kruger (@dianekrugerperso) on Jan 11, 2016 at 12:17am PST
Evan Rachel Wood
If I had a god, it was and will always be David Bowie — #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) January 11, 2016
Anyone who knows me at all, knows that I will be in serious mourning for a while. #bowie pic.twitter.com/dTDRG0cei8— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) January 11, 2016
Christina Perry
you said we can be heroes. thank you, david bowie, for being one of ours. #rip— christina perri (@christinaperri) January 11, 2016
BONUS: Remembering the music of David Bowie across 6 decades
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