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David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - chairman - 01-11-2016
David Bowie, the iconic British artist known for breaking boundaries and re-inventing himself over the course of his 40-year career, has died of cancer at the age of 69.
A statement posted to Bowie's Facebook page said the star died peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by his family after an 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 statement said.
David Bowie performs during a concert celebrating his 50th birthday, at Madison Square Garden in New York on Jan. 9, 1997. (AP / Ron Frehm)
Bowie's death comes days after he released his latest album. "Blackstar" was released on Friday, which was also Bowie's 69th birthday.
After initially breaking onto the U.K. charts with his 1969 single, "Space Oddity," Bowie re-emerged as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust with the release of his 1972 album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - Nargis - 01-11-2016
this is sad.
RIP Bowie
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - myballfield - 01-11-2016
A true music legend and his work will be missed yet his creations shall live on forever. RIP.
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - dillinger10 - 01-11-2016
An icon and innovator, Bowie made an indelible impact on pop culture and shaped the world we live in today.
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - ketchim - 01-11-2016
Oh No ! R.I.P ....things must look peculiar , David Bowie
~~This is Major Tom to Ground Control ~~
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - Meseret - 01-11-2016
My personal favourite
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - wilf - 01-11-2016
An icon.
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - ketchim - 01-11-2016
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My personal favourite
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I just love Ziggy Stardust
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - 00mg - 01-11-2016
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My personal favourite
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Took music to where it has never been before a great artist
Re: David Bowie dead at 69 after battle with cancer - Calypso - 01-12-2016
Was shocked when I saw this on the news yesterday as I didn't know that he was battling lung cancer ......