 Flowers outside David Bowie's New York City apartment in January 2016 | |
| Date | 10 January 2016 |
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| Location | New York City, U.S. |
| Cause | Liver cancer |
On 10 January 2016, the English musician David Bowie died at his Lafayette Street home in New York City, having been diagnosed with liver cancer 18 months earlier. He died two days after the release of his twenty-sixth and final studio album, Blackstar, which coincided with his 69th birthday.
Bowie kept his illness private, and friends and fans alike were surprised by his death. Makeshift memorials were created in London, New York City, Berlin, and other cities in which Bowie had lived; sales of his albums and singles saw a significant increase. Numerous musicians and public figures also expressed their grief. Many commentators noted Bowie's impact on music, fashion and culture and wrote of his status as one of the most influential musical artists of all time.[1][2]
- ^ Editorial (11 January 2016). "David Bowie was the most influential British pop artist ever and personified our culture throughout his life". The Independent. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ^ Sheffield, Rob (11 January 2016). "Thanks, Starman: Why David Bowie Was the Greatest Rock Star Ever". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.