BWW reported the sad news that legendary singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie has passed away following a long battle with cancer. He was 69.
The Recording Academy has issued the following statement on Bowie's passing:
Jan. 11, 2016
Oh God, rest in peace the genius that was David Bowie.
- bob saget (@bobsaget) January 11, 2016
EV-ER-RY-THING! #DavidBowie #Queen #AnnieLennox #Legend https://t.co/vf0VdQVzOl
- Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) January 11, 2016
- ALICE RIPLEY (@RIPLEYTHEBAND) January 11, 2016
From a Buddhist perspective, he'll be back ... cooler than ever
- Duncan Sheik (@TheDuncanSheik) January 11, 2016
"Oh I'll be free just like that bluebird, oh I'll be free ain't that just like me." -RIP David Bowie
- School of Rock (@SoRmusical) January 11, 2016
David. Bowie. There are no words.
- Laura Benanti (@LauraBenanti) January 11, 2016
Heathen is my favorite latter-day Bowie album, because you have to divvy it up. It's like 6 different heroes passed away today.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) January 11, 2016
Rest in Peace David Bowie. pic.twitter.com/Ep7QmXPa2D
- James Corden (@JKCorden) January 11, 2016
Wow. David Bowie gone. RIP. You were a genius.
- Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) January 11, 2016
We have lost a legend. To David's family ... All our love.
- Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) January 11, 2016
My favorite @DavidBowieReal song: "let's dance. " Ah. The end of an era.
- Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) January 11, 2016
One more as I sit in sadness at the loss and in awe of the trail of Stardust he leaves behind. https://t.co/eOIbmHdIEd
- Steve Kazee (@SteveKazee) January 11, 2016
When someone is larger than life itself, you take for granted that they will be around forever, timeless as their work. #DavidBowie RIP
- Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 11, 2016
A dynamic presence and truly gifted musician. You will be missed. RIP David Bowie.
- Tony Yazbeck (@TonyYazbeck) January 11, 2016
RIP Dear David Bowie
- Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie. When he said he didn't like children & I told him he was once one, he said, No, I was born a Rock God. ??Rock 'em in heaven!
- Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 11, 2016
MESSAGE 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
Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! ?????? #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/k3k3lfL3Bv
- Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
He never seemed of this earth. Now he's left it. He bent rules, gender, genres, and our minds. RIP David Bowie. One. Of. A. Kind.
- josh groban (@joshgroban) 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
David Bowie, you will be sorely missed. Bowie's "Changes" and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me. pic.twitter.com/N1nkD9h82W
- Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 11, 2016
He inspired us to go beyond the norm & reach out & dispel the void of life in 70's England wth r own art forms.... https://t.co/saFNM9CJI7
- Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 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
DEVASTATED...?? A LEGEND IS GONE????
- Cher (@cher) 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
David Bowie, you will be sorely missed. Bowie's "Changes" and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me. pic.twitter.com/N1nkD9h82W
- Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 11, 2016
Listen. I am in a room full of Black artists. And we are all in shock and awe and full of love for David Bowie. We are all one.
- Tracie Thoms (@traciethoms) January 11, 2016
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