David Bowie surprised the world one last time by passing away on Sunday evening (Jan. 10) after an 18-month battle with cancer. In his 69 years on Earth, the revolutionary pop culture legend had inspired countless other musicians and actors, and in the wake of his death, everyone from Madonna to Kanye West to Paul McCartney mourned on social media.

But, not all was so sad. Like Bowie's legacy, his famous fans asked him to shine on in the sky as the world lost a little bit of innovation and color.

Read some of the remembrances, tributes and well wishes for Bowie below.

 Farewell Major Tom ... There are no words. RIP David, another hero remembered #legend #davidbowie

A photo posted by Courtney Love Cobain (@courtneylove) on Jan 11, 2016 at 12:15am PST

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