The iconic singer was aged 69.
David Bowie’s publicist has announced that the legendary singer has died following an 18 month battle with cancer.
‘David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief’, the rep told The Hollywood Reporter.
The awful news has since been shared via the singers official Facebook page.
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, 10 January 2016
Bowie’s son Duncan Jones confirmed the incredibly sad news via Twitter shortly after.
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
The word legend is used far too often but in the case of Bowie, it’s entirely appropriate. Throughout his career, he has sold an estimated 140 million records worldwide In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him 39th on their list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” and 23rd on their list of the best singers of all time. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
His latest album Blackstar was released just last Friday. RIP
LISTEN: You Must Be Jokin’ with Aideen McQueen – Faith healers, Coolock craic and Gigging as Gaeilge
RELATED ARTICLES
MORE FROM JOE
MORE FROM JOE
