Rock star David Bowie '˜dies peacefully' after cancer-battle

Music legend David Bowie has died following an 18-month battle with cancer, according to his official Facebook page.
File photo dated 25/11/2003 of David Bowie who has been named the best-dressed Briton in history - beating two queens and a duchess to the title. PPP-140219-232148002File photo dated 25/11/2003 of David Bowie who has been named the best-dressed Briton in history - beating two queens and a duchess to the title. PPP-140219-232148002
File photo dated 25/11/2003 of David Bowie who has been named the best-dressed Briton in history - beating two queens and a duchess to the title. PPP-140219-232148002

The statement said he died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday (January 10).

Bowie’s son Duncan Jones has confirmed the statement on Twitter.

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It read: “January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer.

“While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.”

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