Legendary David Bowie dies at 69

The 69-year-old singer just celebrated his birthday last week and had released album Blackstar on the occasion.

Updated 11 Jan, 2016

After fighting an 18-month-long battle with cancer legendary singer-songwriter David Bowie passed away at his home today. His death was confirmed on his official Facebook account.

"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.

His son, Duncan Jones also confirmed the news on his Twitter account:

The 69-year-old singer who was also a producer just celebrated his 69th birthday last week and had released another album Blackstar on the occasion. He had returned to the music scene after a gap of 10 years.

He rose to fame with 1972's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. Following that, three years later he gained popularity in America with his single 'Fame' after which came his avant-garde album LP Station to Station.

Some of his memorable songs include 'Space Oddity', 'Heroes', 'Rebel Rebel', 'Suffragagette City', 'Life on Mars', 'Fashion', 'Under Pressure' among many others.

His fans took to Twitter to remember the great artiste:

Comments

MERI MANO Jan 11, 2016 12:38pm

And i started to know him from Movie "Labyrinth".

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calypso Jan 11, 2016 12:57pm

A great Artist in the very sense of the word “artist” – beyond time, space and geo-political or cultural limits. I think he would remain an icon of culture for a very long time.

Nasir Jan 11, 2016 01:06pm

A wonderful musician who created some great music - RIP

stranger Jan 11, 2016 01:27pm

Sad news. I am a huge fan of three of his albums: Hunky Dory, Space Oddity, and Ziggy Stardust. Songs like Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed, Cygnet Committee, God Knows I'm Good, The Width of a Circle, Changes, Eight Line Poem, Kooks, Quicksand, Five Years, Under Pressure, etc. speak volumes about the genius of this man. I am less inclined to his pop / Disco stuff and his film career.

Rahi milla Jan 11, 2016 01:36pm

His space oddity song would be in my heart forever. He will be missed! 'Mission control to Major Tom!... David is coming your way!' Adios!

Najma Hisham Jan 11, 2016 01:43pm

Vale David Bowie. Your hit "lets dance" was so memorable.

Multinational Bhabi Jan 11, 2016 01:45pm

The man who sold the world! Rest in peace

cc Jan 11, 2016 02:10pm

The man was a genius and was called "chameleon" for a reason!!! He was the most influential progressive musician whose past works never sounded dated even after 4-5 decades that cannot be said for most of his contemporaries like the Stones or the Beatles! His evolution as a musician throughout his career was nothing but spectacular! Bowie finally has taken is last bow after releasing Blackstar just the other week!

Waseem Sarwar Jan 11, 2016 03:03pm

There goes our starman. He was a fantastic singer. Thoughts go to family and friends.

Babz Jan 11, 2016 03:04pm

RIP ziggy stardust :(

Raja farhat abbas Jan 11, 2016 03:11pm

The Legend lives on though . RIP

Hindutavi Rakshas Jan 11, 2016 03:13pm

RIP David, your contributions toward music will be remembered for a long time.

JAVEDSARFRAZ Jan 11, 2016 03:16pm

GREAT SINGER

Zulfiqar Jafri Jan 11, 2016 03:45pm

Very sad news. A truly gifted singer and a joy to listen to. One of my favourite. RIP.