David Bowie died on Jan. 10 — just days after releasing his final album Blackstar on his birthday.
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The legendary artist celebrated his 69th birthday on Jan. 8., while keeping his cancer battle a secret from fans.
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"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer," read an announcement on his official
Facebook page. "While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief."
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David was married to supermodel and makeup mogul Iman at the time of his death, and they share one daughter, Alexandria "Lexi" Zahra Jones.
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The "Ziggy Stardust" singer worked up until his death, and even released a video for his new hit "Lazarus" on Jan. 7.
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Photo credit: Splash News
david-bowie-dead-at-69-06
The legendary artist celebrated his 69th birthday on Jan. 8., while keeping his cancer battle a secret from fans.
Photo credit: Splash News
david-bowie-dead-at-69-05
"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer," read an announcement on his official
Facebook page. "While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief."
Photo credit: Splash News
david-bowie-dead-at-69-03
Photo credit: Splash News
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David was married to supermodel and makeup mogul Iman at the time of his death, and they share one daughter, Alexandria "Lexi" Zahra Jones.
Photo credit: Splash News
david-bowie-dead-at-69-02
The "Ziggy Stardust" singer worked up until his death, and even released a video for his new hit "Lazarus" on Jan. 7.
Photo credit: Splash News