David Bowie Dies: Celebrities React
Since the devastating news emerged that legendary entertainer David Bowie has died at age 69 after battling liver cancer for the past 18 months, celebrities and fans worldwide have taken to social media to share emotional tributes.
Just in the rare case you don't know him, Bowie, whose real name is David Robert Jones, was known as an innovator, famous for his androgynous image principally in the 1970s and 1980s. He had a remarkable career which spanned over forty years.
David's son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, confirmed the sad news on his twitter account, writing a message and sharing an emotional picture.
Check out what celebrities tweeted below…
Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all. pic.twitter.com/Kh2fq3tf9m
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) January 11, 2016
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016
RIP David . I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived. #sorrow
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) January 11, 2016
This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I'm stepping through the door
And I'm floating in a most peculiar way https://t.co/7bjfV621hN
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) January 11, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear of David Bowie's passing. What an artist, an inspiration. I'd like to think the lights shone bright for him tonight✨
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) January 11, 2016
— Erika Christensen (@ERIKAjaneC) January 11, 2016
David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016
I'm floating in a most peculiar way the stars look very different today... Oh, different colored-eyed companion, #RIP brilliant one.
— Kate Bosworth (@katebosworth) January 11, 2016
So sad.. #DavidBowie was & will always be ART that lives on forever.. Fearless & unapologetic.. #RIPDavidBowie pic.twitter.com/iWyrSNl8f0
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) January 11, 2016
Rest in peace David Bowie. 💫
— oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) January 11, 2016
Deeply saddened. We've lost one of the greatest artists that's ever lived. My love for all you've created is immeasurable. RIP David Bowie.
— Logan Lerman (@LoganLerman) January 11, 2016
Absolutely devastated by the death of Bowie. Cannot process this. At this point, the world makes no sense. RIP David. You were a genius.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) January 11, 2016
What a wonderful love. You fought hard. Rest now #DavidBowie - prayers for your dear wife… https://t.co/7OuChhbpS8
— Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) January 11, 2016
— Adrian Grenier (@adriangrenier) January 11, 2016
My childhood idol and inspiration has gone. Conquer the universe Ziggy. RIP @DavidBowieReal
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) January 11, 2016
goodbye beautiful.
https://t.co/p3BSVXNk4n
— DANIEL GILLIES (@danieljgillies) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie. One of the all time greats. Your influence will never die.
— Jared Followill (@youngfollowill) January 11, 2016
Omg RIP David Bowie :(
— Trevor Moran (@TrevorMoran) January 11, 2016
Rest Peacefully my favorite Goblin King 💔 https://t.co/gty9g6uzFH
— Pia Toscano (@PiaToscano) January 11, 2016
Omg RIP David Bowie 💔 ...was just listening to him & talking about how great he was earlier tonight. 😨
— Tom Dumont (@TomDumont) January 11, 2016
He is the first and foremost Glam Rockstar. Rebel Rebel, Life On Mars, Lady Grinning Soul....
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) January 11, 2016
Bowie was one of the bravest artists of the century. A true Icon
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) January 11, 2016
I love how Bowie challenged people's perception of gender stereotypes and what an Outsider truly was. He was SO ahead of his time
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) January 11, 2016
RIP Bowie pic.twitter.com/uyOXmM2pYq
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) January 11, 2016
Devastated to hear about David Bowie. A true legend who will live forever in his cultural impact. Wow.
— HALSEY (@halsey) January 11, 2016
“Turn and face the strange.”
― David Bowie
— Joel Madden (@JoelMadden) January 11, 2016
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.
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) January 11, 2016
David Bowie. 💔 rip - you rock our souls pic.twitter.com/xCt8GrStsP
— Keegan Allen (@KeeganAllen) January 11, 2016
RIP #DavidBowie
My father introduced me to his music. I'm jealous of and excited for those yet to discover his brilliance. An Inspiration.
— Barry Sloane (@BarrySloane) January 11, 2016
Rip Father of all us freaks. Sad sad day. Love always Legendary singer David Bowie dies at 69 https://t.co/ezRx7NVhSC # via HuffPostEnt
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 11, 2016
From stardust we are born.
And to stardust we return.
Thank you, David.
— Thomas Sadoski (@ThomasSadoski) January 11, 2016
I don't know where Starman Bowie is going from here, but it won't be boring. My new column:
https://t.co/IyN1CZjwhV
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 11, 2016
Such shocking, awful news.
RIP David Bowie.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 11, 2016
No, man. Seriously? No. https://t.co/Ng41rWD5ZJ
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) January 11, 2016
Icons. Legends. They never die.
RIP David Bowie ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Xi9T5tA7c2
— Chris Galya (@chrisgalya) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie, my love to Iman 💔. He was a legend in music , fashion and a true inspira… https://t.co/yEUoyvTxvI pic.twitter.com/rHdvphFeGj
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) January 11, 2016
Oh this is terrible news. We lost an extremely important and influential artist. David Bowie has been a huge inspiration and will be missed.
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 11, 2016
Bye Starman.
— Avan Jogia (@AvanJogia) January 11, 2016
The first album I ever bought was Aladin Sane. Bowie was and is to me the finest example of what an artist should be.
— Avan Jogia (@AvanJogia) January 11, 2016
He was one of my heroes. Some cosmic event like a supernova, and he will be missed.
— Avan Jogia (@AvanJogia) January 11, 2016
My heart is broken. We've lost one of the greatest. Godspeed sir. #Bowie https://t.co/lYsvCkbT2n
— danny masterson (@dannymasterson) January 11, 2016
Time may change me
But I can't trace time.
#RIPDavidBowie
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) January 11, 2016
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