David Bowie's Death: Musicians, Celebs and World Leaders React on Social Media

David Bowie was known as the Thin White Duke to some. Or
Ziggy Stardust. Or simply “Bowie.” Though the multi-talented
artist’s various nicknames were always coupled with the word
“legend”.

David Bowie Dies at Age 69 After Battling Cancer
Bowie, who has died at the age of 69 after a battle with
cancer, was one of the music influential artists of the past 50
years.
His shock passing has been noted by many artists and
celebrities who took to social media to share their sadness
and recall his impact on contemporary music.

Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell
to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! #rebelheart
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— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest
in peace ---- #RIPDavidBowie

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
David Bowie. Our greatest, gone and here forever. A world's
heart breaks. #Bowie

— Alison Moyet (@AlisonMoyet) January 11, 2016
There will never be another David Bowie. R.I.P.
— UK Music (@UK_Music) January 11, 2016
Oh my God not David Bowie

— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) 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
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
Oh this is terrible news. We lost an extremely important and
influential artist. David Bowie has been a huge inspiration and
will be missed.

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 11, 2016
Saddened to learn of the death of Equity member David
Bowie. Talented actor and legendary singer & musician. #RIP
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— Equity (@EquityUK) January 11, 2016
RIP to a true legend. David Bowie pic.twitter.com/hAfuRb67nv

— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) January 11, 2016
The entirety of my David Bowie gestalt begins and ends with
this movie right here. Peace Out! pic.twitter.com/g8pfQvFEeD

— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) January 11, 2016
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) 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 feel like the wind has been knocked out of me - I was not
ready for this. RIP Bowie.

— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) 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
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
David Bowie, you will be sorely missed. Bowie's “Changes”
and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me.
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— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 11, 2016
Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal
David Bowie's passing RIP

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016
So much love to @DavidBowieReal 's family right now. what a
great loss.

— sia (@Sia) January 11, 2016
Rest in peace, David. pic.twitter.com/9Kv9yM9igh

— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 11, 2016

rest in peace David Bowie .

— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) January 11, 2016
Words cannot express: RIP David Bowie https://t.co/
g40zLWl3qq pic.twitter.com/R94E6LMw9C

— Brian Eno (@dark_shark) January 11, 2016
As I get older my respect 4 Bowie grows.He transcended every
genre & generation during his career-We lost a good one
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— The Squadfather (@diplo) January 11, 2016