David Bowie Death Celebrity Tributes Tweets

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As the world wakes up to the sad news of David Bowie's death from cancer yesterday, millions of fans are taking to social media to post their condolences and tributes. Many of them come from notable figures within the world of music, as well as other celebrities who, like so many of us, considered Bowie to be a true rock legend through and through. Madonna shared three Instagram photos in response to the legendary Ziggy Stardust's death. "I'm devastated!" she shared. "This great artist changed my life! First concert I ever saw in Detroit!" The pop star also shared an old photo of her meeting Bowie in person.

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So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So! ❤️#rebelheart

A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on Jan 10, 2016 at 11:30pm PST

Musicians from all genres posted their own tributes, emphasizing the singer's demographic-breaking reach.

The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie... 1/2
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016

As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original. 2/2 #DavidBowie
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016

David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016

Salute and Thank you to #DavidBowie for standing up for #BlackMusicians ? RIP ?? @Iam360WISE https://t.co/reWcIbmSeY
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) January 11, 2016

Unthinkable. The world has lost one of the most important artists and icons of our time. I was moved immeasurably by David Bowie. RIP.
— Hozier (@Hozier) January 11, 2016

I was shocked to learn of David Bowie’s death this morning... we will miss him badly - pg https://t.co/fEHNiz5ODk pic.twitter.com/dLvsgBonu8
— Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) January 11, 2016

David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace ?? #RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016

Very sad to wake up to the news of David Bowie's passing . He is a true music legend and his legacy will live on forever ..
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) January 11, 2016

Fresh from hosting last night's Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais, who appeared with Bowie on an episode of Extras, expressed his dismay. Zoe Saldana, who named one of her twin sons Bowie, also tweeted her sadness. Then there's this musing from Neil deGrasse Tyson.

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016

The words escape me, my breath is shallow. We will blast your music in every room today, and light a candle in your name. RIP David Bowie
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) January 11, 2016

I wonder if some forms of creativity can only be generated by a Space Oddity that Falls to Earth. RIP #DavidBowie (1947-2016)
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) January 11, 2016

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