Tributes for the legendary David Bowie filled social media Sunday night, hailing the late musician as a hero, a genius, and an inspiration.
Bowie's passing was announced late Sunday night. He died "peacefully" and was surrounded by family after an 18-month battle with cancer, a representative said.
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Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, later confirmed his father's death and shared an old family photo on Twitter.
As the news spread, tributes began filling the Internet from celebrities, politicians, and fans.
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Ricky Gervais, who hosted the Golden Globes only hours earlier, shared his grief.
Bowie's death came less than a week after the release of his album, "Black Star," which was also his 69th birthday.
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