David Bowie Dead: Stars Pay Tribute To 'Ziggy Stardust' Singer, After He Dies From Cancer Aged 69

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

David Bowie: The cleverest and most interestingly brilliant man of our time. What a vacuum he leaves, and how he will be missed. Roger

— Queen Official (@QueenWillRock) January 11, 2016

All hail, David Bowie, Star Man, Hero. RIP. More words on my Soapbox. But this will take a while to compute. Very sad. Bri

— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) January 11, 2016

The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie... 1/2

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016

As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original. 2/2 #DavidBowie

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016

Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 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

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

Please could every radio station around the globe just play David Bowie music today - I think the world owes him that.

— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 11, 2016

David Bowie. Our greatest, gone and here forever.

A world's heart breaks.

#Bowie

— Alison Moyet (@AlisonMoyet) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie. A music Legend !

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) January 11, 2016

What terribly sad news to wake up to. One of the immortals. #AshestoAshes

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) 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

One the greatest rock star legends of our lives....David Bowie has died...such a desperate loss..creative genius .....pause to remember...

— Jon Snow (@jonsnowC4) January 11, 2016

Very sad to wake up to the news of David Bowie's passing . He is a true music legend and his legacy will live on forever ..

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) January 11, 2016

It's not often I truly cry at the loss of an artist but I'm devastated. He meant so much. Goodbye David Bowie and our youth. We loved you. X

— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) January 11, 2016

Rest in Peace David Bowie. pic.twitter.com/Ep7QmXPa2D

— James Corden (@JKCorden) January 11, 2016

https://t.co/PsmHShm9vz RIP

— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) January 11, 2016

I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP #DavidBowiepic.twitter.com/jnYLaaootw

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 11, 2016

Very saddened to hear about David Bowie. Timeless music by a fearless artist...thank you.-RP

— Nickelback (@Nickelback) January 11, 2016

So very sad to hear that David Bowie has died ... a musical God of my time .. only met him once, but he was a total gentleman #RIP X

— Carol Vorderman MBE (@carolvorders) January 11, 2016

Tributes pouring in from all over the world to David Bowie.

We are clearing our schedule to report on the loss of this iconic hero. @GMB

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 11, 2016

My teenage years were filled with the joy of @DavidBowieReal. The joy of buying a new LP and reading the cover notes on the journey home.

— FernBritton (@Fern_Britton) January 11, 2016

Starman waiting in the sky 😢

— caroline flack (@carolineflack1) January 11, 2016

Incredibly shocked and gutted to hear we have lost David Bowie. Music literally wouldn't be what it is today without him.

— Jack Bevan (@jackbevan) January 11, 2016

Even when he passed... He goes with class. pic.twitter.com/gGNKTrojlE

— Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie ... Such sad news. Rest in perfect peace x pic.twitter.com/GkKbpAAFcZ

— Alexandra Burke (@alexandramusic) January 11, 2016

We just lost one of the coolest guys on the planet. RIP David Bowie 😢

— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) January 11, 2016

Devastated. There will only ever be one David Bowie. A pioneer, a maverick and a visionary. I've… https://t.co/eWtyYS19s6

— fearne cotton (@Fearnecotton) January 11, 2016

Shocked to hear about the death of one of our most iconic artists #Bowie

— Amanda Holden (@AmandaHolden) January 11, 2016

Omg. Just hearing the news. I have been so inspired by David Bowie as an artist and creative human. We lost a lightening bolt tonight ⚡️

— ASHLEY ROBERTS (@ImAshleyRoberts) January 11, 2016

“Turn and face the strange.”

― David Bowie

— Joel Madden (@JoelMadden) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie... So so sad... https://t.co/g2PbMSMqYY

— Holly Willoughby (@hollywills) January 11, 2016

I was listening to my Bowie playlist last night.... That man was a musical and lyrical genius.. My thoughts are with his family .. RIP X

— Davina McCall (@ThisisDavina) January 11, 2016

Rest in peace David Bowie... Universe traveler dream bringer song singer... I'm glad you were here and will keep listening, as always...❤️

— regina spektor (@respektor) January 11, 2016

Never imagined a world without him. He has ascended into the cosmos from whence he came. Farewell, David Bowie

— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) January 11, 2016

Such sad news hearing that David Bowie has passed away! His impact in my life growing up and my families is crazy! Simply a legend #RIPZiggy

— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) January 11, 2016

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016

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