David Bowie dead at 69 after cancer battle
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David Bowie has died after a battle with cancer, his publicist said late Sunday. He was 69.
A message posted on Bowie's official Facebook page read: "David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer."
It added, "While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief."
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Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, also confirmed the news, saying on Twitter, "Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all."
One of the most unique and influential figures in the history of modern music, Bowie's extraordinary career spanned more than 40 years. The British artist covered a myriad of genres during his time in the limelight, leading to a huge catalog of work that included memorable hits such as Let's Dance, Space Oddity, Heroes, and Changes.
His death comes just two days after the release of his 29th album -- Blackstar -- on what was his 69th birthday.
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