Music legend David Bowie dies at 69
British rock music legend David Bowie has died after a long battle with cancer, his official Twitter and Facebook accounts said, prompting an outpouring of tributes.
Bowie died yesterday surrounded by family according to his social media accounts.
The iconic musician had turned 69 only on Friday, which coincided with the release of "Blackstar", his 25th studio album.
"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer," said a brief statement posted to both his Twitter and Facebook accounts.
"While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief," it added.
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, 2016January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with...
Posted by David Bowie on Sunday, January 10, 2016
Below is Bowie's title track Let's Dance that was released in 1983 and dominated charts in the US and UK.
While, BlackStar - a track in his 25th and final studio album - was released in November last year.
See tributes from A-listers - who've worked with the rock star - on social media below.
David was always an inspiration to me and a true original. He was wonderfully shameless in his work. 1/2
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) January 11, 2016We had so many good times together. He was my friend, I will never forget him. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/9xfPj88x8b
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) January 11, 2016God bless David Bowie peace and love to all his family 😎✌️🌟💖
— Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic) January 11, 2016Long live David Bowie. Rest in peace musical legend Ziggy Stardust @DavidBowieReal
— Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) January 11, 2016RIP Bowie @RitzyCinema pic.twitter.com/qGqxO6ML4E
— Clare Binns (@ClareLBinns) January 11, 2016The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie... 1/2
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original. 2/2 #DavidBowie
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016David Bowie: The cleverest and most interestingly brilliant man of our time. What a vacuum he leaves, and how he will be missed. Roger
— Queen Official (@QueenWillRock) January 11, 2016MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
"David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is.
- Iggy Pop"
— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) January 11, 2016(File photo: Getty Images)