The world was stunned early Monday morning with the news of a legend’s passing: David Bowie, artistic chameleon and Grammy-winning songwriter, died after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was 69.
In the wake of the news, Twitter and Facebook were overwhelmed with tributes from Bowie fans around the world. From U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron and British astronaut Tim Peake to some of the planet's most influential entertainers, there was a deluge of love and awe for the extraordinary man:
So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So! ❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/INKPRCeofK
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
Oh no I am so sorry to hear of David Bowie's passing. He was such a great artist and has lead the way for so many of us.
— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) January 11, 2016
David Bowie... You will be missed, but not forgotten. Many people's #Heroes
Legend. pic.twitter.com/LDMMpml8fP
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 11, 2016
I'm not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. I'm living on. ⚡️ RIP #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/7fmj3mPkA8
— Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) January 11, 2016
Hope it's beautiful wherever you are, Sir. We barely deserved you. #RIPDavidBowie
— christina ricci (@ChristinaRicci) January 11, 2016
Admired David Bowie since Space Oddity soundtracked my early stargazing. One of a kind https://t.co/RUNS7mLkWw pic.twitter.com/AXMlTyPrEw
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) January 11, 2016
HORRIBLE news to wake up to. Bowie was EVERYTHING. RIP
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 11, 2016
Turn and face the strange ch ch changes. Look out you rock and rollers. RIP #DavidBowie #ZiggyStardust pic.twitter.com/Tbus1txE9f
— Nils Lofgren (@nilslofgren) January 11, 2016
Ground Control to Major Toms everywhere: The stars look very different today. David Bowie inspired us for 5 decades. He will be missed.
— Bill Nye (@BillNye) January 11, 2016
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
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
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
RIP David Bowie. A true InspIration pic.twitter.com/My0BrfSqgS
— PIXIES (@PIXIES) January 11, 2016
RIP to one of the finest recording artist there has ever been. What a shock and what an extraordinary legacy.
— MIKA official (@mikasounds) January 11, 2016
Stunned and sad. The world is emptier now, and all they stars crashing down. My love and sympathies to @ManMadeMoon.
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) January 11, 2016
A hero has fallen.He will never be forgotten. Please allow his family time to grieve. RIP DavidBowie @DavidBowieReal https://t.co/1vE25WqJH3
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) 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
RIP to a true legend. David Bowie pic.twitter.com/hAfuRb67nv
— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) January 11, 2016
I don't want to hear about the stupid fashion at the Golden Globes who gives a fuck I want to play David Bowie records. Unreal
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) January 11, 2016
Rest in peace, David. pic.twitter.com/9Kv9yM9igh
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 11, 2016
I feel like the wind has been knocked out of me - I was not ready for this. RIP Bowie.
— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) January 11, 2016
The man could even make a mug shot look glamorous. RIP. pic.twitter.com/LsqDqHPfu6
— Burnie Burns (@burnie) January 11, 2016
He never seemed of this earth. Now he's left it. He bent rules, gender, genres, and our minds. RIP David Bowie. One. Of. A. Kind.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) January 11, 2016
I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring.--David Bowie
— JohnBLarroquette (@johnlarroquette) January 11, 2016
I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/jnYLaaootw
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 11, 2016
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016
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
You've got your own staircase now. Thanks for being a part of the maze. RIP David Bowie.
— Drew Lynch (@TheDrewLynch) January 11, 2016
#DavidBowie impacted culture globally.The entire planet appreciated his music,style and look. He did it all with so much soul. #RIP 🙏🏿
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) January 11, 2016
RIP. David Bowie. An icon. https://t.co/YI7NSxLitg
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) January 11, 2016
Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie. When he said he didn't like children & I told him he was once one, he said, No, I was born a Rock God. 😜Rock 'em in heaven!
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 11, 2016
David Bowie was a huge influence on me throughout my life. The original star-man returned to the stars...
— florence welch (@flo_tweet) January 11, 2016
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
We all have a natural reaction to people that die that we have never met. #davidbowie made me cry a bit. Thanks DB for the songs and energy
— Scott Grimes (@ScottGrimes) January 11, 2016
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
RIP David Bowie. Thank you for the entertainment and inspiration! https://t.co/tpBFZTJElB
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) January 11, 2016
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