David Bowie dies after battle with cancer

David Bowie performs during a concert in Vienna, Austria in this February 4, 1996

The 69-year-old was a singer-songwriter and producer whose worked in the genres of art rock, soul, dance pop and electronica during his eclectic career.

Published: Mon 11 Jan 2016, 10:11 AM

Updated: Mon 11 Jan 2016, 3:56 PM

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A post on David Bowie's website announced the peaceful death of the legendary musician. He turned 69 on January 8 and passed away after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.
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January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle... https://t.co/ENRSiT43Zy
- David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) January 11, 2016

Saddened to hear David Bowie has lost his battle with cancer - his music was an inspiration to many. @DavidBowieReal
- Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) January 11, 2016

how can there even be a world without David Bowie in it
- Hutch Harris (@thethermals) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie. Legendary doesn't begin to describe his genius.
- Chris Martin Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) January 11, 2016

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
- Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) 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

Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP
- Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016

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, 2016

Cincinnati Zoo names baby penguin "Bowie" after singer
Having already earned a measure of "Fame" as the Cincinnati Zoo's first animal birth of 2016, a newborn penguin chick has been named "Bowie."
The zoo says the baby known as a blue or fairy penguin hatched at 6 a.m. Friday, weighing less than 2 ounces (56 grams).
Friday was both David Bowie's and Elvis Presley's birthday, and the zoo says there was a lot of support for the Elvis name. But the zoo already has a king penguin named for "the King," so "Bowie" was the choice for the new arrival. - AP

David Bowie dies after battle with cancer

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