David Bowie Dies At 69 After ‘Courageous’ Cancer Fight

The music world has lost a legend. Recording artist David
Bowie passed away on Sunday at the age of 69.

“David Bowie died
peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle
with cancer,” a statement on the musician’s Facebook page read.
“While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the
family’s privacy during their time of grief.” 

Bowie’s diverse career spanned more than four decades,
culminating in works such as his seminal 1972 album “The Rise and Fall of
Ziggy Stardust and the  Spiders From Mars,” and the 1981 song
“Under Pressure,” on which he collaborated with the late Freddie
Mercury and Queen. 

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The influential Brit also had notable acting roles, starring
as the title character in Broadway’s “The Elephant Man” in 1980 and
appearing in the cult fantasy film “Labyrinth” six years later. He
also played Pontius Pilate in Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of
Christ.”

He is survived by his wife, supermodel Iman, and his two children, son Duncan Jones and daughter Lexi Jones.

Bowie’s latest album, “Blackstar,” hit shelves on
Friday. 

— Erin Biglow