Legendary rock star David Bowie died on January 10, 2016 at the age of 69. According to a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Bowie passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer.
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Throughout his career Bowie sold approximately 140 million records worldwide.
Above: British rock star David Bowie poses beside his Rolls Royce. May 1973.
Above: British rock star David Bowie poses beside his Rolls Royce. May 1973.
David Bowie performs during a concert in Vienna, Austria. February 4, 1996.
On January 17, 1996, David Bowie was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Above: British singer David Bowie performs on stage in Brussels. May 20, 1983.
Above: British singer David Bowie performs on stage in Brussels. May 20, 1983.
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David Bowie gestures to the crowd before receiving the 2,083rd star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as his wife, supermodel Iman, looks on. February 12, 1997.
In 2004 Bowie was ranked 39th on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Rock Artists of All Time.
Above: David Bowie poses for a photo during the 31th Cannes Film Festival. May 30, 1978.
Above: David Bowie poses for a photo during the 31th Cannes Film Festival. May 30, 1978.
David Bowie poses for photos after he received a star on the world famous Walk of Fame. 12 February 1997.
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David Bowie at a barbecue for his crew at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. July 27, 1987.
Two days before his demise Bowie released his twenty-fifth studio album, Blackstar.
Above: David Bowie, 1967
Above: David Bowie, 1967
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David Bowie performs during a concert celebrating his 50th birthday at Madison Square Garden in New York. January 9, 1997.
In a 100 Greatest Britons poll conducted by BBC in 2002, David Bowie ranked 29th.
Above: David Bowie performs on stage at the Forum in Copenhagen. October 7, 2003.
Above: David Bowie performs on stage at the Forum in Copenhagen. October 7, 2003.
