“I’m not a prophet or a stone age man, just a mortal with the potential of a superman. I’m living on.” —David Bowie, “Quicksand”
David Bowie has died after a battle with cancer, his rep confirmed to Billboard. He was 69.
“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,” read a statement posted on the artist’s official social media accounts.
Survivors include his wife, the model Iman, whom Bowie married in 1992; his son, director Duncan Jones; and daughter Alexandria.
The influential singer-songwriter and producer dabbled in glam rock, art rock, soul, hard rock, dance pop, punk and electronica during his eclectic 40-plus-year career. He just released his 25th album, Blackstar, Jan. 8, which was his birthday. Click here to learn more about his latest release.
“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I can guarantee it won’t be boring”
