David Bowie: Twitter pays tribute to late musician

The pop music world today paid heartfelt tribute to David Bowie's legacy after the 69-year-old died of liver cancer on Monday. World leaders, musicians, actors, writers and countless others were among those who shared their grief on Twitter.

David Bowie performing in Glasgow in 2003. Picture: Rob McDougall

@David_Cameron wrote: “I grew up listening to and watching the pop genius David Bowie. He was a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss.”

Scotland’s First Minister, @NicolaSturgeon, wrote: “What dreadful news about David Bowie. A hero for so much more than just one day. RIP.”

@Madonna said: “Talented. Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! #rebelheart”

Rap polymath @kanyewest wrote: “David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.”

@IggyPop, who worked with Bowie during his “Berlin” period, said: “MESSAGE FROM IGGY: ‘David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is. - Iggy Pop’”

@nilerodgers, who also worked with Bowie, wrote: “#RIP @DavidBowieReal Your life changed my life. Love forever.”

@BillyIdol tweeted: “Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie’s passing RIP.”

@stephenfry said: “What terribly sad news to wake up to. One of the immortals. #AshestoAshes”

@jk_rowling posted: “I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP #DavidBowie.”