LONDON (AP) — Tributes have poured in for singer David Bowie, who died Sunday aged 69. Politicians, entertainers, actors and astronauts have expressed their sadness about his passing. Here is a look at some of the reactions:
Bowie's son, director Duncan Jones, posted a picture of his smiling father on Twitter:
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
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Astronaut Tim Peake, who is aboard the International Space Station:
Saddened to hear David Bowie has lost his battle with cancer – his music was an inspiration to many. @DavidBowieReal
— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) January 11, 2016
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Madonna:
Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP. ❤️ #rebelheartpic.twitter.com/hGfxI967Bw
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
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Iggy Pop:
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
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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling:
I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP #DavidBowiepic.twitter.com/jnYLaaootw
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 11, 2016
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told the BBC he remembered Bowie's early rise to stardom:
"I remember sitting listening to his songs endlessly in the '70s particularly and always really relishing what he was, what he did, the impact he had," Welby said. "Extraordinary person."
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British Prime Minister David Cameron:
I grew up listening to and watching the pop genius David Bowie. He was a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 11, 2016
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair:
"He was a brilliant artist and an exciting and interesting human being." Tony Blair's tribute to David Bowie: https://t.co/3quiLwZyCt
— Tony Blair Office (@tonyblairoffice) January 11, 2016
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London Mayor Boris Johnson:
Terrible news to hear Brixton born David Bowie has died. No one in our age has better deserved to be called a genius
— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) January 11, 2016
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Comedian Ricky Gervais:
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016
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Rapper Kanye West:
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
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Singer Pharrell Williams:
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
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Actor Mark Ruffalo:
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
