The legendary singer died after an 18-month battle with cancer.
David Bowie, 1973.
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Musician David Bowie died on Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer, according to his website.
The official David Bowie website said in a statement:
David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief.
Bowie became famous in 1969 for his hit "Space Oddity" and has continued to work as an influential musician, actor, and artist for the last four decades.
David Bowie performing in Athens in 1996.
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