UPDATE: Chenoweth, Miranda & More Pay Tribute to David Bowie

By: Caryn Robbins Jan. 11, 2016

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.

Bowie is survived by his wife, supermodel Iman, their child Alexandria "Lexi" Zahra Jones, and his son Duncan, from his first marriage to Angela Bowie.

Bowie's latest album BLACKSTAR released last month on Iso/Columbia Records in various formats. The New York Theatre Workshop is currently presenting David Bowie's Lazarus by David Bowie and Enda Walsh (Once, Tony Award).The show is inspired by the novel The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis and directed by Ivo van Hove. Lazarus began previews on November 18 and officially opened on December 7, 2015 and runs through January 20, 2016.

The Recording Academy has issued the following statement on Bowie's passing:
Jan. 11, 2016

David Bowie was truly a Renaissance man and visionary artist with extraordinary talent as a singer, songwriter, performer, actor and producer, and was a musical hero to millions. A GRAMMY® Award Winner and a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, he is remembered and celebrated today for his audacious approach to pushing creative boundaries and ability to reinvent himself time and time again, changing the course of pop music in the process. David was a true original who influenced so many and his art will live on forever. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, friends, creative collaborators and to all of David's fans across the globe.

Neil Portnow
President/CEO
The Recording Academy

Musicians and celebrities took to social media to share their grief over the loss of a legend:

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

pic.twitter.com/El7K0Cv8OV
- 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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