David Bowie dies of cancer aged 69

[AF-Roger]

Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 from cancer.

Tributes have been paid from around the world to the "extraordinary artist" whose last album was released days ago.

His son, film director Duncan Jones, confirmed the news and a statement was issued on his social media accounts.

"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer," it said, asking for privacy for the family.

Read more David Bowie dies of cancer aged 69 - BBC News

 

[rz3300]

I was shocked to hear the news and it was definitely a sad day for the entertainment industry. He truly was one of a kind and blazed the trails for some of the acts and the people that we see today.

I was also amazed that the family was able to keep the condition private for the entirety of it. He released an album two days before and had been suffering for years, but kept up the image that he had his whole career. That is impressive to me, and shows what kind of a guy he was. He wanted to go out on top.

 

[rodger89]

That is very sad to me. May they rest well.