David Bowie Dead! Music Legend Loses Battle With Cancer

Jan 11, 2016
by: Alan Duke

David Bowie died Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer, his rep confirmed. He was 69.

"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief," a statement posted on Bowie's official social media account said Sunay night.

January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle... https://t.co/ENRSiT43Zy
-- David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) January 11, 2016

Bowie's death comes just days after the singer-songwriter released a new critically acclaimed album.

A FILM BY MENNOMAIL AND SANDEMAN "Like the video films we saw..." Check it out! http://t.co/JoMxCakM http://t.co/GmWQlR7L
-- David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) February 18, 2013

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