Legendary musician David Bowie died on Sunday after a battle with cancer. There was immediately an outpouring of sympathy, golden memories and sadness from not only regular fans of the iconic singer, songwriter and actor, but also Bowie’s celebrity admirers.
There were a multitude of touching tributes to the talented Bowie from celebrities including Kanye West, Madonna, Ricky Gervais and the Prime Minister of England, David Cameron.
Here is reaction to the shocking death of the 69-year-old superstar from the music world on social media.
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/686449257767776256
Rest in peace, David. pic.twitter.com/9Kv9yM9igh
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 11, 2016
The 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, 2016
As 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
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
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MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
"David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is.
– Iggy Pop"— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) January 11, 2016
rest in peace David Bowie .
— Abel Tesfaye (@theweeknd) January 11, 2016
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As I get older my respect 4 Bowie grows.He transcended every genre & generation during his career-We lost a good one pic.twitter.com/WcuyypsOGc
— diplo (@diplo) January 11, 2016
Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! 🙏🏻❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/k3k3lfL3Bv
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
2016 is off to a bad start. Another one of my musical idols gone, may his legacy live on forever… https://t.co/7HxhAL7HV4
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) January 11, 2016
The entirety of my David Bowie gestalt begins and ends with this movie right here.
Peace Out! pic.twitter.com/g8pfQvFEeD
— CHECKIN’ Out Now! #APTMC (@LupeFiasco) January 11, 2016
David Bowie was a huge influence on me throughout my life. The original star-man returned to the stars…
— florence welch (@florencemachine) 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
Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016
I was shocked to learn of David Bowie’s death this morning… we will miss him badly – pghttps://t.co/fEHNiz5ODk pic.twitter.com/dLvsgBonu8
— Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) January 11, 2016
The entirety of my David Bowie gestalt begins and ends with this movie right here.
Peace Out! pic.twitter.com/g8pfQvFEeD
— CHECKIN’ Out Now! #APTMC (@LupeFiasco) January 11, 2016
Rest in peace David Bowie… Universe traveler dream bringer song singer… I'm glad you were here and will keep listening, as always…❤️
— Regina Spektor (@respektor) January 11, 2016
can't believe it. we will forever be inspired by/love u, bowie 💙 pic.twitter.com/oXMq6HuhWY
— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) January 11, 2016
"Seriously, what could you say to the man who changed everything, and made anything possible?" – John Taylor https://t.co/9b5S5Og3vT
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) January 11, 2016
But it wasn’t just the music world who lost an icon, actors, writers and politicians suffered a mighty loss when the Thin White Duke left us.
I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/jnYLaaootw
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) 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
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
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, 2016
Never imagined a world without him. He has ascended into the cosmos from whence he came. Farewell, David Bowie
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) January 11, 2016
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Absolutely devastated by the death of Bowie. Cannot process this. At this point, the world makes no sense. RIP David. You were a genius.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) January 11, 2016
People always asked me what actor I wanted to work with the most, and I'd always say David Bowie. Sad I'll never get that chance. RIP
— JOE MANGANIELLO (@JoeManganiello) January 11, 2016
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
This one hurts to write, David Bowie R.I.P.❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/uHZRGf39dr
— Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) January 11, 2016
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Tony Visconti, Bowie’s producer and close friend for nearly 50 years, wrote a heartfelt tribute to Ziggy Stardust on Facebook.
Lastly, Bowie’s son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, honored his dad with this photo of himself as a child with his famous father.
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
R.I.P. David Bowie.