Legendary singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, David Bowie has passed away at age 69. Bowie had succumb to his 18-month battle with cancer this past weekend surrounded by his family and friends.
Bowie is survived by his son Duncan Zowie [by his first wife Angie], daughter Alexandria Zahara, and wife of twenty years plus, fashion model, actress, and entrepreneur, Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid.
Iman and Duncan tweeted the following:
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
David Bowie was one of the most influential musicians of his era; known for his classic hits ‘Space Oddity, ‘The Man Who Sold His Sold To The World’, ‘Lets Dance’ ‘Ashes To Ashes’, ‘Life On Mars’.
Bowie released his final album ‘Black Star’ along with a haunting new single video entitled ‘Lazarus’ on Friday [[Jan.8th] which is also the day of the legendary rocker’s birthday.
Iman always spoke highly of her marriage to Bowie ; whom she calls a true gentlemen. In one interview she stated:
I Fell In Love With David Jones, I Did Not Fall In Love With David Bowie. Bowie Is Just A Persona. He’s A Singer, An Entertainer. “
” My Father Taught Me How To Be A Parent And Gave Me A Positive Connection With Men Because He Is A Gentlemen. And That’s What Attracted Me to David. He Is A Gentle Soul. – Harper Bazarre 2010“
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I have someone who loves me for me. Seriously, it REALLY helps!’ #DavidBowie on marrying Iman pic.twitter.com/enniq2FeA1
— eatwords drinkstars (@akamami) January 11, 2016
#DavidBowie star appropriately covered in glitter and “star dust.” Live at 5:30 pic.twitter.com/5k7jvK6rWT
— Christina Salvo (@abc7christina) January 11, 2016
no words… R.I.P. #davidbowie https://t.co/Xnw6IIwWwo pic.twitter.com/0YlIZxbcn0
— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) January 11, 2016