Jan 11, 2016 at 2:20 am

Celebrities React to David Bowie's Death – Read the Tributes

News just came in that legendary singer and songwriter David Bowie has passed away at age 69 after battling cancer for the past 18 months.

Now, celebrities and fans all over the world have been tweeting tributes to the famed entertainer.

If you didn’t know, David was famous for his amazing music, bold fashion choices, and had a career spanning over forty years.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time.

His son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing a message and adding a touching photo.

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

Click inside to read more tributes to the late David Bowie…

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016

RIP David . I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived. #sorrow

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) January 11, 2016

This is Major Tom to Ground Control I'm stepping through the door And I'm floating in a most peculiar way https://t.co/7bjfV621hN

— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) January 11, 2016

Deeply saddened to hear of David Bowie's passing. What an artist, an inspiration. I'd like to think the lights shone bright for him tonight✨

— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) January 11, 2016

#RIPBOWIE

— Erika Christensen (@ERIKAjaneC) January 11, 2016

I'm floating in a most peculiar way the stars look very different today… Oh, different colored-eyed companion, #RIP brilliant one.

— Kate Bosworth (@katebosworth) January 11, 2016

So sad.. #DavidBowie was & will always be ART that lives on forever.. Fearless & unapologetic.. #RIPDavidBowie pic.twitter.com/iWyrSNl8f0

— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) January 11, 2016

Rest in peace David Bowie. �’�

— oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) January 11, 2016

Deeply saddened. We've lost one of the greatest artists that's ever lived. My love for all you've created is immeasurable. RIP David Bowie.

— Logan Lerman (@LoganLerman) 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

What a wonderful love. You fought hard. Rest now #DavidBowie – prayers for your dear wife… https://t.co/7OuChhbpS8

— Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) January 11, 2016

#rip #davidbowie you changed my life, made it better. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/ki58RxjHjh

— Adrian Grenier (@adriangrenier) January 11, 2016

My childhood idol and inspiration has gone. Conquer the universe Ziggy. RIP @DavidBowieReal

— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) January 11, 2016

goodbye beautiful. https://t.co/p3BSVXNk4n

— DANIEL GILLIES (@danieljgillies) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie. One of the all time greats. Your influence will never die.

— Jared Followill (@youngfollowill) January 11, 2016

Omg RIP David Bowie :(

— Trevor Moran (@TrevorMoran) January 11, 2016

Rest Peacefully my favorite Goblin King �’” https://t.co/gty9g6uzFH

— Pia Toscano (@PiaToscano) January 11, 2016

Omg RIP David Bowie �’” …was just listening to him & talking about how great he was earlier tonight. 😨

— Tom Dumont (@TomDumont) January 11, 2016

RIP Bowie pic.twitter.com/uyOXmM2pYq

— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) January 11, 2016

Devastated to hear about David Bowie. A true legend who will live forever in his cultural impact. Wow.

— HALSEY (@halsey) January 11, 2016

“Turn and face the strange.” ― David Bowie

— Joel Madden (@JoelMadden) January 11, 2016

David Bowie has been my musical north star my entire life. This hurts even more for people close to me. He will NEVER be surpassed, never.

— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) January 11, 2016

David Bowie. �’” rip – you rock our souls pic.twitter.com/xCt8GrStsP

— Keegan Allen (@KeeganAllen) January 11, 2016

RIP #DavidBowie My father introduced me to his music. I'm jealous of and excited for those yet to discover his brilliance. An Inspiration.

— Barry Sloane (@BarrySloane) January 11, 2016

Rip Father of all us freaks. Sad sad day. Love always Legendary singer David Bowie dies at 69 https://t.co/ezRx7NVhSC # via HuffPostEnt

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 11, 2016

From stardust we are born. And to stardust we return. Thank you, David.

— Thomas Sadoski (@ThomasSadoski) January 11, 2016

Such shocking, awful news. RIP David Bowie.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 11, 2016

No, man. Seriously? No. https://t.co/Ng41rWD5ZJ

— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) January 11, 2016

Icons. Legends. They never die. RIP David Bowie ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/Xi9T5tA7c2

— Chris Galya (@chrisgalya) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie, my love to Iman �’”. He was a legend in music , fashion and a true inspira… https://t.co/yEUoyvTxvI pic.twitter.com/rHdvphFeGj

— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) January 11, 2016

Oh this is terrible news. We lost an extremely important and influential artist. David Bowie has been a huge inspiration and will be missed.

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 11, 2016

Bye Starman.

— Avan Jogia (@AvanJogia) January 11, 2016

My heart is broken. We've lost one of the greatest. Godspeed sir. #Bowie https://t.co/lYsvCkbT2n

— danny masterson (@dannymasterson) January 11, 2016