GLASSJAW Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 http://pitchfork.com/news/62834-david-bowie-has-died/ Quote David Bowie has died after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. The news was announced on the singer's 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," the note reads. The news was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, also confirmed it over Twitter. Bowie was born in London in 1947. He released more than two dozen albums over a career spanning decades, leaving an indelible mark on music. His latest album, Blackstar, was released last week on his birthday. Quote Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 following a battle with cancer. His son director Duncan Jones confirmed the news and a statement was released on his official social media accounts. "David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer," it said. "While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief." http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35278872 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ro0 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Gutted to read this. Didn't even know he was ill. Doesn't seem real. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Ground Control to Major Tom.... RIP =( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D67kmFzSh_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 This is truly awful. No words... RIP David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Lancaster said: Ground Control to Major Tom.... RIP =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 That was a showstopper..did not see this coming..An artist in the true sense of the word.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 This sucks. ... RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 R.I.P DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Greatly exaggerated I'm afraid. looks like the 'Golden Years' still lie ahead! http://en.mediamass.net/people/david-bowie/deathhoax.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GLASSJAW Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Salmonberries said: Greatly exaggerated I'm afraid. looks like the 'Golden Years' still lie ahead! http://en.mediamass.net/people/david-bowie/deathhoax.html I'll inform the BBC, The New York Times, Bowie's rep, and Bowie's son that "media mass" has confirmed that it's all a hoax and he's actually still alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Salmonberries said: Greatly exaggerated I'm afraid. looks like the 'Golden Years' still lie ahead! http://en.mediamass.net/people/david-bowie/deathhoax.html Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 following a battle with cancer. His son confirmed the news and a statement was released on his official social media accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ro0 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, Salmonberries said: Greatly exaggerated I'm afraid. looks like the 'Golden Years' still lie ahead! http://en.mediamass.net/people/david-bowie/deathhoax.html Fraid not. Confirmed on his verified twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 If it were true it would have been a sorrowful event indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Just now, GLASSJAW said: I'll inform the BBC, The New York Times, Bowie's rep, and Bowie's son that "media mass" has confirmed that it's all a hoax and he's actually still alive I'd tell the son first, he'll want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WHL rocks Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Just made me think of my own mortality. 69's a pretty good run I guess, not surprised it was from cancer. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Bo Horvat was named after him. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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