DAVID BOWIE dies of cancer at 69

11 January 2016
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Singer DAVID BOWIE has died at the age of 69 after suffering from cancer.

His son director Duncan Jones confirmed the news and a statement was released on his official social media accounts.

"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer," it said. "While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief."

The singer only released his latest album Blackstar on his birthday on Friday.
 
His last live performance was at a New York charity concert in 2006.

Blackstar, which includes just seven songs, has been well received by critics.

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Source: bbc.com