
LONDON The latest on the death of iconic singer David Bowie:
Tributes are pouring in for singer David Bowie, with politicians, clerics, actors and an astronaut offering their recollections of the late star.
British astronaut Tim Peake tweeted his sadness from outer space aboard the International Space Station, while London Mayor Boris Johnson said No-one in our age has better deserved to be called a genius.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told the BBC on Monday that he became a fan during Bowies early rise to prominence.
I remember sitting listening to his songs endlessly in the 70s particularly and always really relishing what he was, what he did, the impact he had, Welby said. Extraordinary person.
Comedian Ricky Gervais, who persuaded his idol to appear on his television show, Extras, wrote on Twitter: I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
Kanye West has hailed David Bowie as one of his most important inspirations in a tribute to the singer on Twitter.
He says Bowie was so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.
British rocker Billy Idol also took to Twitter to describe his loss, saying he was nearly brought to tears by the sudden news of Bowies passing, adding RIP.
Bowies representative Steve Martin says the singer died peacefully Sunday surrounded by family after an 18-month battle with cancer.
David Cameron says Bowies death is a huge loss.
The British Prime Minister tweeted Monday that he had grown up listening to and watching Bowie.
He called the singer a master of reinvention and a pop genius who kept on getting it right.
Bowies representative Steve Martin says the singer died peacefully Sunday surrounded by family after an 18-month battle with cancer.