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.
#mce_temp_url#Paul on @DavidBowieReal https://t.co/KVxmjBdYT1 pic.twitter.com/aNJi3BjAuv
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) January 11, 2016
Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/k3k3lfL3Bv — Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016
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
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace #RIPDavidBowie — Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie... 1/2
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016
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
Farewell Major Tom ... There are no words. RIP David, another hero remembered #legend #davidbowie
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I love you forever David Bowie. — Gerard Way (@gerardway) January 11, 2016
As John & I had very few friends, we felt David was as close as family. Sweet memories will stay with us forever. pic.twitter.com/WoZsztnm4E
— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) January 11, 2016
Devastated to hear about David Bowie. A true legend who will live forever in his cultural impact. Wow. — HALSEY (@halsey) January 11, 2016
It feels like we lost something elemental, as if an entire color is gone. #DavidBowie
— Carrie Brownstein (@Carrie_Rachel) January 11, 2016
I feel like the wind has been knocked out of me - I was not ready for this. RIP Bowie. — Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) January 11, 2016
rest in peace David Bowie .
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) January 11, 2016