FamilyDuncan JonesVery sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to allCollaboratorsTony ViscontiHe always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was no different from his life - a work of Art. He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift. I knew for a year this was the way it would be. I wasn't, however, prepared for it. He was an extraordinary man, full of love and life. He will always be with us. For now, it is appropriate to cryBrian EnoDavid’s death came as a complete surprise, as did nearly everything else about him. I feel a huge gap now

We knew each other for over 40 years, in a friendship that was always tinged by echoes of Pete and Dud. Over the last few years – with him living in New York and me in London – our connection was by email. We signed off with invented names: some of his were Mr Showbiz, Milton Keynes, Rhoda Borrocks and The Duke of Ear

About a year ago we started talking about Outside – the last album we worked on together. We both liked that album a lot and felt that it had fallen through the cracks. We talked about revisiting it, taking it somewhere new. I was looking forward to that

I received an email from him seven days ago. It was as funny as always, and as surreal, looping through word games and allusions and all the usual stuff we did. It ended with this sentence: ‘Thank you for our good times, Brian. they will never rot’. And it was signed ‘Dawn’

I realise now he was saying goodbyeCarlos AlomarRobin & I are devastated by the passing of our dear friend, David Bowie. To family and friends our deepest sentiments. We are silenced- RIPWoody WoodmanseyA huge personal loss, lost one of the worlds greatest artists, but thoughts with his family at this timeIggy PopDavid’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there isNile RodgersDearest David, your life changed my life. Love foreverBrian MayI woke up late, after a long night, to shocking news. David Bowie gone.

I don’t know if I can react immediately.

He was a fearsome talent, and the loss to Music and Culture from his passing is inestimable.

In and out of our lives, always challenging and innovative, and … shocking.

But this news is hard to take in.

I had no idea he was close to death. Would like to have said something …

Very sad. Sincere condolences to his family.

But what a life.

All hail, David Bowie, Star Man, Hero. RIP.Roger TaylorDavid Bowie: The cleverest and most interestingly brilliant man of our time. What a vacuum he leaves, and how he will be missed.Mick JaggerDavid was always an inspiration to me and a true original. He was wonderfully shameless in his work. We had so many good times together. He was my friend, I will never forget him.LuluAt the news of David Bowie's death I feel a deep and profound sadness. I send my heart felt condolences to [Iman] and his children for their lossWin ButlerGoodbye friend. So many tears, and so lucky to have passed in the same solar systemPete TownshendWoke up to the awful news that my lovely friend David Bowie passed away. I am so deeply sad, but he just completed a radical and audacious new album, and that is a great thing. Personally I am grateful to him for doing it.
For those who were his fans he was a charismatic and exotic creature and still gloriously beautiful even as he approached 70. But face to face he was funny, clever, well-read, excited by the arts, and really good company.

In a Japanese restaurant we once ate tiny live crabs sent over to our table by a businessman fan. David said we must try, out of courtesy. I wouldn’t have done it with anyone else on the planet. Delicious, of course.

He was simply a joy to be around, so good at making everyone feel at ease. I’m sorry to hear it was cancer that got him. I knew he had been ill for several years but didn’t know the details. My thoughts now go to his family and close ones, and to so many of his fans who will be beyond distraught today. We have lost a monumental figurehead of the British arts scene. We have also lost a wonderful clown whose combined sense of mischief and creativity delightedly touched our hearts. David Bowie was my Salvador Dali. He was also one facet of my perfect Ace Face.CherDEVASTATEDMusiciansPaul McCartneyVery sad news to wake up to on this raining morning. David was a great star and I treasure the moments we had together. His music played a very strong part in British musical history and I'm proud to think of the huge influence he has had on people all around the world

I send my deepest sympathies to his family and will always remember the great laughs we had through the years. His star will shine in the sky foreverKanye WestDavid Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetimeKendrick LamarWhat a honor, what a soul. David Bowie, Spirit of Gold. RIPMadonnaTalented. Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! [Praying Hands Emoji][Red Heart Emoji] #rebelheartLady GagaRetweeted Twitter user @clodaghmcginley: "In all honesty, Gaga as we know her would not exist without David Bowie"Yoko Ono LennonJohn and David respected each other. They were well matched in intellect and talent. As John and I had very few friends we felt David was as close as family.

After John died, David was always there for Sean and me. When Sean was at boarding school in Switzerland, David would pick him up and take him on trips to museums and let Sean hang out at his recording studio in Geneva.

For Sean this is losing another father figure. It will be hard for him, I know. But we have some sweet memories which will stay with us forever.

Yoko Ono Lennon
NYC, 11 January 2016

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NOGene SimmonsDavid Bowie, you will be sorely missed.

Bowie's "Changes" and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me.Florence WelchDavid Bowie was a huge influence on me throughout my life. The original star-man returned to the stars...

Thank you for everything you brought us. RIP David Bowie xxGeorge ClintonPeace to David Bowie and his family. Fly OnSlashThere aren't words enough to express the feeling of loss in this moment. RIP David. You will be missed beyond measure.QuestloveDavid Has Gone To Mars. Earth Thanks You.Carrie BrownsteinJesus Christ. Goodbye.Justin TimberlakeI can never express into words how you will continue to inspire me... Thank you for showing a pimple-faced, curly-mopped kid that DIFFERENT was THE THING TO BE.

A GENIUS for the ages and the ages to come.

#ripdavidbowieFleaoh no. my hero. bowie. the most beautiful. i love him with everything i am. rock music is over, done. he was the best. none came close. ripHaimcan't believe it. we will forever be inspired by/love u, bowieM.I.ARIP David Bowie - someone who was connected to the sourcePharrell WilliamsDavid Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace [Vulcan Salute Emoji] #RIPDavidBowieSiaSo much love to [David Bowie]'s family right now. What a great loss.The Mountain GoatsDavid Bowie's music, over the years, has meant more to me than I can say. We have lost someone who imparted comfort and strength to us.Adam LambertBowie was one of the bravest artists of the century. A true Icon. I love how Bowie challenged people's perception of gender stereotypes and what an Outsider truly was. He was SO ahead of his timeScooter BraunWoke up this morning to this legend being gone. I can't think of how many times I have referenced him in conversations or in turn had an artist do the same. He was living breathing artistic greatness. He will be missed but his art will live forever. Thanks for it all. #ripdavidbowieG-EazyRest in peace David Bowie [Praying Hands Emoji]The Weeknd rest in peace David Bowie. Matty Healy (The 1975)no no no not Bowie
No words can express the impact David Bowie had on of every facet of culture. He should be remembered as the greatest ever. R.I.P

you really do believe some people are immortal9th WonderMan....
Rest easy David Bowie......
#LegendaryCelebritiesDavid CameronFacebook:
David Bowie was someone who people of my age, and those quite a bit older, felt we grew up with. He provided a soundtrack to our lives, from the first time I heard Space Oddity to the pride of welcoming British athletes at the London Olympics to one of his masterpieces - 'Heroes'
He was also a master of reinvention, who kept getting it right, leaving a body of work that people will still be listening to in a 100 years time. He was someone who truly deserves to be described as a genius

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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 lossNASA"And the stars look very different today". RIP David Bowie.Chris HadfieldAshes to ashes, dust to stardust. Your brilliance inspired us all. Goodbye StarmanNeil DeGrasse TysonI wonder if some forms of creativity can only be generated by a Space Oddity that Falls to Earth. RIP #DavidBowie (1947-2016)Ricky GervaisI just lost a hero. RIP David BowieRussell CroweRIP David. I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived. #sorrow