David Bowie died surrounded by family after a private 18-month battle with cancer.
As word of his death spread, tributes poured in.
Ranging from his good friend Iggy Pop to Boris Johnson, here’s a sample of some of the first tributes to Bowie…
MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
"David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is.
– Iggy Pop"— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) January 11, 2016
Terrible news to hear Brixton born David Bowie has died. No one in our age has better deserved to be called a genius
— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) January 11, 2016
I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/686449257767776256
Such shocking, awful news.
RIP David Bowie.— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 11, 2016
Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016
Hoping this news about #DavidBowie isn't true
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) January 11, 2016
One the greatest rock star legends of our lives….David Bowie has died…such a desperate loss..creative genius …..pause to remember…
— Jon Snow (@jonsnowC4) January 11, 2016
Heroes. Play it loud: https://t.co/RiNqwmI39m
— George Dobell (@GeorgeDobell1) January 11, 2016
