January 11, 2016

Legendary Musician David Bowie Dies at 69

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Rock and roll hall of famer David Bowie has passed away at the age of 69. Bowie’s latest album, Blackstar?, was released on Friday (which was also his birthday). There was hardly any news of the musician’s medical status before his passing, and many fans are beginning to wonder whether his last album was a dramatic farewell. 

 

Bowie’s cause of death has not yet been formally established, but it has been reported that he had been battling cancer for the past 18 months.

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