David Bowie Dies At Age 69


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The legendary singer died after an 18-month battle with cancer, according to a statement on his official website. His son later confirmed.

David Bowie, 1973

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Musician David Bowie died on Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer, according to his website.

The official David Bowie website said in a statement:

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.

Bowie became famous in 1969 for his hit "Space Oddity" and has continued to make influential music and art for the last four decades.

Bowie achieved even greater notoriety in 1972 with The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which introduced the world to his space-based alter ego.

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In 1975, Bowie's hit "Fame" reached number-one on the U.S. charts, marking his first major cross-over success.

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