The legend died peacefully after an 18-month battle with cancer
He was more than just a musician; he was a pop culture icon. It has been reported that David Bowie – one of the UK’s most prominent figures of our generation – passed away today after an 18-month battle with cancer. This tragedy comes just three days after the release of his critically-acclaimed 25th album, Blackstar – a record that he had released in conjunction with his 69th birthday.
Bowie’s legacy will always be remembered in the Hall Of Fame of musical greats, with timeless anthems like “Heroes”, “Let’s Dance”, “Space Oddity” and “The Man Who Sold The World”. A flamboyant performer – with famous personas as Ziggy Stardust – Bowie was also a noteworthy actor who’d appeared in films like Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige.
“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,” states an official press statement from Bowie’s social media account.