The death of someone whose influence cut across cultures and decades and media is never easy to process, and few have been as influential as David Bowie. Twitter is not the most gracious of online spaces — it’s not a place of eloquence so much as a space to register grief, which is precisely what those who knew him, or merely loved his work, have done in these early hours of a world without Bowie:
Words cannot express: RIP David Bowie https://t.co/g40zLWl3qq pic.twitter.com/R94E6LMw9C
— Brian Eno News (@dark_shark) January 11, 2016
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
Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP. ❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/hGfxI967Bw
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So! ❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/INKPRCeofK
— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
DEVASTATED…💔
A LEGEND IS GONE✨🌟✨— Cher (@cher) January 11, 2016
Absolutely devastated by the death of Bowie. Cannot process this. At this point, the world makes no sense. RIP David. You were a genius.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) January 11, 2016
Very sad to hear about the death of David Bowie but through his music he will live forever
— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 11, 2016
Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016
Find it hard to believe David Bowie has died. What an incredible life
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) January 11, 2016
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016
Bowie’s influence extended far beyond his years:
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
His son, director Duncan Jones, added:
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
WATCH: A look back at the legacy of David Bowie
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