David Bowie dead at 69

He had just released his latest album three days ago.

Belmont Lay| January 11, 03:08 PM

David Bowie has died from cancer at the age of 69.

Steve Martin, the singer's publicist has confirmed with Sky News that the statements posted on the star's official Facebook and Twitter at around 2.30pm (Singapore time) on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, were correct.

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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

 

His son, Duncan Jones, has confirmed his death:

 

The singer had just celebrated his 69th birthday on Friday, Jan. 8, when he released his 29th album called Blackstar.

Here is an old video of the pop cultural icon talking about his craft with Charlie Rose:

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Bowie releases a new album today, his 69th birthday. Here's Bowie in 1998 explaining why you must be "loony" to be an artist.

Posted by Charlie Rose on Friday, January 8, 2016

 

His album is already number 1 in the United Kingdom.

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ALBUM IS #1 UK AND #2 USA“Just go with me...”Congratulations are due to David Bowie with the news that his ★ album...

Posted by David Bowie on Saturday, January 9, 2016

 

 

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