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David Bowie Dead At 69. The World Loses An Icon

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Rock legend, actor and cultural icon David Bowie has died at the age of 69. The star had apparently been battling cancer for 18 months.

News of his death has, of course, shocked the world. The artist only released his last album, BlackStar, just days ago on his birthday, January 7th. The 25th studio album immediately topped charts around the world and gained universal acclaim.

New of his passing was confimed on his official Facebook page on Monday. The post, which you can see below, was immediately inundated with tributes from fans around the world.

January 10 2016 – David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with…

Posted by David Bowie on Sunday, January 10, 2016

Bowie shot to fame in 1969 with the superb Space Oddity, and then further hits that included Let’s Dance, Starman, Modern Love, Heroes, Under Pressure, Rebel, Rebel and Life on Mars. He was also an acclaimed actor, and over the years appeared in the likes of The Man Who Fell to Earth, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, The Hunger, Labyrinth, The Last Temptation of Christ, Absolute Beginners, Basquiat, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, B.U.S.T.E.D., August and The Prestige.

Bowie’s son, Duncan Jones, the successful director of films like Moon and Source Code, also confirmed the news via Twitter early on Monday morning.

Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and millions of fans around the world at this difficult time.

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