Celebrities react to David Bowie's death
After David Bowie died on Sunday following an 18-month battle with cancer, celebrities from around the world took to social media to share their memories of the music legend.
The Rolling Stones commemorated their contemporary on Twitter this morning.
As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original. 2/2 #DavidBowie
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016
Madonna paired a classic Bowie image with a heartfelt caption on her Instagram account.
A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on
A Kanye West tweet called Bowie "one of my most important inspirations."
David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016
Fellow legend Paul McCartney posted a throwback image on his Instagram account commemorating the star.
Cher's tweet remembering Bowie was brief but heartfelt.
DEVASTATED...💔
A LEGEND IS GONE✨🌟✨
— Cher (@cher) January 11, 2016
Sam Smith, who had been celebrating a Golden Globes win last night, took a more somber tone on Instagram this morning.
Thoughts and heart with David's family and loved ones 💔
A photo posted by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on
Music mogul Pharrell Williams celebrated Bowie's legacy on Twitter.
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
U2 offered a heartfelt memorial via this classic photo of Bowie and Bono.
Planet Earth is blue - Bono pic.twitter.com/p4GVmnuQql
— U2 (@U2) January 11, 2016
Yoko Ono paid tribute to Bowie on Facebook and called him a father figure to her son, Sean Lennon.
DAVID BOWIEJohn and David respected each other. They were well matched in intellect and talent. As John and I had very...
Posted by Yoko Ono on Monday, January 11, 2016