David Bowie dies: Reactions from David Cameron, Kanye West and more after death of music legend
Reactions have starting pouring in for David Bowie who died on 10 January at the age of 69. A statement on his website said: "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."
Bowie first found fame with the single Space Oddity and was a seminal part of the 1970s glam-rock era. As well as his solo singles, he also released numerous hits in collaboration with other world-famous acts. Bowie worked up until his death, releasing his latest album, Blackstar, on 8 January.
People around the world have reacted with shock and sadness at his passing; from artists to politicians, his death has struck a global chord. The likes of David Cameron, Kanye West and Eddie Izzard have offered their condolences on Twitter:
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.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 11, 2016So sad to hear about the great David Bowie - his music was a backdrop to my life. An incredible icon of British creativity who made us proud
— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) January 11, 2016Terrible news to hear Brixton born David Bowie has died. No one in our age has better deserved to be called a genius
— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) January 11, 2016French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said: "An extraordinary artist of many faces who revolutionised music. A hero of rock who always moved us."
David Bowie : un artiste hors norme aux multiples visages qui aura révolutionné la musique. Un héros du rock qui nous fait toujours vibrer.
— Manuel Valls (@manuelvalls) January 11, 2016Nato secretary general and former prime minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, added his thoughts:
Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, Low, Heroes. David Bowie's last album is written, but the melodies will linger on forever. A true legend.
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) January 11, 2016Vatican Culture Minister Gianfranco Ravasi tweeted a verse from Bowie's hit, Space Oddity.
Ground Control to Major Tom
Commencing countdown,
engines on
Check ignition
and may God's love be with you (David Bowie)
— Gianfranco Ravasi (@CardRavasi) January 11, 2016David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016He 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.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) January 11, 2016One the greatest rock star legends of our lives....David Bowie has died...such a desperate loss..creative genius .....pause to remember...
— Jon Snow (@jonsnowC4) January 11, 2016Very sad to hear about the death of David Bowie but through his music he will live forever
— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 11, 2016Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016Even the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has been talking about the legendary musician:
"I remember sitting, listening to his songs endlessly," says the Archbishop of Canterbury about Bowie. "He was an extraordinary person."
— Callum May (@callummay) January 11, 2016The post announcing the singer's death on his Facebook page was inundated with comments and condolences. The top comment said: "Please tell me that this is another one of those fake death hoaxes."
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