MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED)– Following the announcement of David Bowie's death, celebrities took to social media to express their condolences for one of Britain's legendary singers.
Madonna
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rebelheart?src=hash">#rebelheart</a> <a href="https://t.co/k3k3lfL3Bv">pic.twitter.com/k3k3lfL3Bv</a></p>— Madonna (@Madonna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Madonna/status/686473114335744000">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP. ❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rebelheart?src=hash">#rebelheart</a> <a href="https://t.co/hGfxI967Bw">pic.twitter.com/hGfxI967Bw</a></p>— Madonna (@Madonna) <a href="https://twitter.com/Madonna/status/686472390793125888">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Iggy Pop
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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"</p>— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) <a href="https://twitter.com/IggyPop/status/686487748149121024">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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The Rolling Stones
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie... 1/2</p>— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) <a href="https://twitter.com/RollingStones/status/686516418993586177">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original. 2/2 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DavidBowie?src=hash">#DavidBowie</a></p>— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) <a href="https://twitter.com/RollingStones/status/686516493757059072">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Pharell Williams
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPDavidBowie?src=hash">#RIPDavidBowie</a></p>— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pharrell/status/686460230318698496">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Kanye West
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.</p>— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) <a href="https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/686449257767776256">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Ricky Gervais, who just wrapped up his hosting duties for the 2016 Golden Globes, posted this on Twitter.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.</p>— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) <a href="https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/686444063869026304">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Russell Crowe
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP David . I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sorrow?src=hash">#sorrow</a></p>— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) <a href="https://twitter.com/russellcrowe/status/686444422301487104">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Mark Ruffalo
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rip Father of all us freaks. Sad sad day. Love always Legendary singer David Bowie dies at 69 <a href="https://t.co/ezRx7NVhSC">https://t.co/ezRx7NVhSC</a> # via HuffPostEnt</p>— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/status/686442843292868608">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Adam Levine
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest in Peace, David Bowie. You've had such an impact on modern music & musicians across the planet. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPDavidBowie?src=hash">#RIPDavidBowie</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ji8bfvvQre">https://t.co/Ji8bfvvQre</a></p>— Maroon 5 (@M5NewsRoom) <a href="https://twitter.com/M5NewsRoom/status/686452731301646336">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Randy Jackson
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP to a true legend. David Bowie <a href="https://t.co/hAfuRb67nv">pic.twitter.com/hAfuRb67nv</a></p>— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) <a href="https://twitter.com/YO_RANDYJACKSON/status/686452678738587648">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Lea Salonga
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP, David Bowie. Sigh... there were reports that this was a hoax, but apparently it isn't.</p>— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) <a href="https://twitter.com/MsLeaSalonga/status/686446074597371904">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Adam Lambert
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">RIP Bowie <a href="https://t.co/uyOXmM2pYq">pic.twitter.com/uyOXmM2pYq</a></p>— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamlambert/status/686444994866114560">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Nina Garcia
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP David Bowie, my love to Iman . He was a legend in music , fashion and a true inspira… <a href="https://t.co/yEUoyvTxvI">https://t.co/yEUoyvTxvI</a> <a href="https://t.co/rHdvphFeGj">pic.twitter.com/rHdvphFeGj</a></p>— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) <a href="https://twitter.com/ninagarcia/status/686450918481637376">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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UK Prime Minister David Cameron
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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.</p>— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Cameron/status/686446926586359808">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Josh Groban
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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.</p>— josh groban (@joshgroban) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshgroban/status/686447079791542272">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Piers Morgan
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Such shocking, awful news. RIP David Bowie.</p>— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/686443342650028033">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Perez Hilton
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's sadly true. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DavidBowie?src=hash">#DavidBowie</a> has died after a nearly 2 year battle with cancer. Details HERE <a href="https://t.co/gdBiDz4NyA">https://t.co/gdBiDz4NyA</a> <a href="https://t.co/tJOe8eVOCg">pic.twitter.com/tJOe8eVOCg</a></p>— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) <a href="https://twitter.com/PerezHilton/status/686442796958494720">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Victoria Justice
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP. There will only ever be 1 David Bowie. We love you. <a href="https://t.co/P9KfRmj7yZ">pic.twitter.com/P9KfRmj7yZ</a></p>— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) <a href="https://twitter.com/VictoriaJustice/status/686442604318208000">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Travis Barker
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hoping this news about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DavidBowie?src=hash">#DavidBowie</a> isn't true</p>— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) <a href="https://twitter.com/travisbarker/status/686441236194963459">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Charlie Simpson
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Really sad news about David Bowie. RIP</p>— Charlie Simpson (@charliesimo) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliesimo/status/686445297954721792">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Kat Dennings
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Bowie has been my musical north star my entire life. This hurts even more for people close to me. He will NEVER be surpassed, never.</p>— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialKat/status/686444997126664192">January 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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On Sunday, January 10 (Monday, January 11 in Manila), David succumbed to cancer at the age of 69. His death was announced on his social media accounts. His son Duncan also confirmed the news.
"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 statement read.
Known as one of Britain's iconic artists, David rose to fame with songs such as "Fame, "Let's Dance," "Space Oddity," and more. Last January 8, his 69th birthday and just a couple of days before his death, David released the album Blackstar.
David is married to supermodel Iman, with whom he has a daughter. – Rappler.com