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Hollywood stars mourns David Bowie's death.
Updated : Jan 11, 2016, 04:42 PM IST
Hollywood celebrities like Kanye West, Madonna, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rickey Gervais, Elijah Wood, Ruby Rose, Joe Manganiello and Mark Ruffalo paid tribute to legendary musician David Bowie, who died on Sunday, after 18 month long secret battle with cancer.
The news of Bowie's demise was announced through a statement posted on the singer's official social media accounts. He was 69. Pop genius' son Duncan Jones later confirmed the news.
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
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt tweeted a line of Bowie's famous song Eight Line Poem.
"But the key to the city is in the sun that pins the branches to the sky..." #DavidBowie
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) January 11, 2016
British singer-songwriter one of the greatest inspiration, rapper Kanye West tweeted,
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 pray for his friends and family.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016
Pop diva Madonna was devastated and shared series of tweet in tribute to the music icon. She captioned a throwback photo, in this way,
Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP. #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/hGfxI967Bw
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
Selma helmer Ava DuVernay thanked the legend for his contribution in the world music.
"Time may change me. But you can't trace time." Gosh. David Bowie. One of the greats. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/dJgnDoi1Ua
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) January 11, 2016
Star Mark Ruffalo posted,
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
"Hoping this news about #DavidBowie isn't true," tweeted Travis Barker.
2016 is off to a bad start. Another one of my musical idols gone, may his legacy live on forever… https://t.co/7HxhAL7HV4
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) January 11, 2016
Hoping this news about #DavidBowie isn't true
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) January 11, 2016
Lord of the Rings star and DJ Elijah Wood said he never thought about the the world without the singing star
Never imagined a world without him. He has ascended into the cosmos from whence he came. Farewell, David Bowie
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) January 11, 2016
Foo Fighters tweeted
Rest in peace, David. pic.twitter.com/9Kv9yM9igh
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 11, 2016
Singer Michelle Williams tweeted
Love and Prayers to @The_Real_IMAN and the family of #DavidBowie! Soooooo sorry to hear about the passing of another icon.
— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) January 11, 2016
Joe Manganiello tweeted.
People always asked me what actor I wanted to work with the most, and I'd always say David Bowie. Sad I'll never get that chance. RIP
— Joe Manganiello (@JoeManganiello) January 11, 2016
I played David Bowie's "Outside," on repeat for years. It never left my CD changer.
— Joe Manganiello (@JoeManganiello) January 11, 2016
Ruby Rose shared a picture of David Bowie's iconic image in the background of her concert.
RIP David Bowie :( this was taken last night at my gig.. He was such an icon.. There is no other… https://t.co/vJH2J43FQQ
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) January 11, 2016
Canadian actor Will Arnett called Bowie, "greatest".
You were my all time. You were the greatest. We'll miss you more than you'll ever know. #DavidBowie We're all Aladdin Sane
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) January 11, 2016
Ricky Gervais said
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016
Read: Legendary rockstar David Bowie passes away at the age of 69