Bowie was a monumental influence and inspiration across the arts world, so it's no surprise that tributes from musicians, actors, creators — and even astronauts — have been pouring in across social media.
Find a selection of the heartfelt Twitter tributes below.
MESSAGE FROM IGGY: "David's friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is. - Iggy Pop"
— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) January 11, 2016
Paul on @DavidBowieReal https://t.co/KVxmjBdYT1 pic.twitter.com/aNJi3BjAuv
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) January 11, 2016
Words cannot express: RIP David Bowie https://t.co/g40zLWl3qq pic.twitter.com/R94E6LMw9C
— Brian Eno (@dark_shark) January 11, 2016
Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! 🙏🏻❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/k3k3lfL3Bv
— Madonna (@Madonna) 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
It feels like we lost something elemental, as if an entire color is gone. #DavidBowie
— Carrie Brownstein (@Carrie_Rachel) January 11, 2016
Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust. Your brilliance inspired us all. Goodbye Starman. pic.twitter.com/FbcxlAzces
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) January 11, 2016
Bowie was the only pop star from my schooldays who wasn't dismayed by punk. It inspired him and he inspired it. A truly transcendent artist.
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) January 11, 2016
We've lost a true innovator. Who's going to show us the future now? Rest in peace, David Bowie. See you in the stars.
— Joel Plaskett (@joelplaskett) January 11, 2016
Farewell Major Tom 🚀... There are no words. RIP David, another hero remembered #legend… https://t.co/nClU7wJtQk
— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) January 11, 2016
You made being yourself look so cool. The universe is only as bright as what you showed us. Truly grateful RIP Bowie pic.twitter.com/0eab3NnvmO
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie - someone who was connected to the source
— M.I.A (@MIAuniverse) January 11, 2016
David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016
We love you and will love you forever... Such a shock #RIP pic.twitter.com/6AKwA6qKRG
— Savages (@Savagesband) January 11, 2016
Noooooooooo! Love you Bowie! pic.twitter.com/mPK5dpZnaH
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) January 11, 2016
Goodbye friend. So many tears, and so lucky to have passed in the same solar system. https://t.co/9PVSoi4q9b
— DJ Windows 98 (@DJWindows98) January 11, 2016
The King Is Dead-------- thank you for every single risk you took.
— Kevin Drew (@KevinSelection) January 11, 2016
Aw, Bowie... I can't even..
— Neko Case (@NekoCase) January 11, 2016
Good-bye, David Bowie. You are now among #Heroes. Thank you for helping to bring down the #wall. https://t.co/soaOUWiyVl #RIPDavidBowie
— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) January 11, 2016
#RIP @DavidBowieReal Your life changed my life. Love forever. https://t.co/yQ3NsCesTH pic.twitter.com/sLH2ZyFSE5
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) January 11, 2016
Bowie was an innovator, a unique artist with a vision that changed the face of popular music. He is greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/bfBXfItDMa
— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) January 11, 2016
I grew up listening to and watching the pop genius David Bowie. He was a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie. A true InspIration pic.twitter.com/My0BrfSqgS
— PIXIES (@PIXIES) January 11, 2016
What a honor, what a soul. David Bowie, Spirit of Gold. RIP.
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) January 11, 2016
There are no words pic.twitter.com/7BiEV1XzPy
— BOARDS OF CANADA (@boctransmission) January 11, 2016
can't believe it. we will forever be inspired by/love u, bowie 💙 pic.twitter.com/oXMq6HuhWY
— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) January 11, 2016
As John & I had very few friends, we felt David was as close as family. Sweet memories will stay with us forever. pic.twitter.com/WoZsztnm4E
— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) January 11, 2016
Goodbye friend... So glad our paths crossed... Travel well, spaceboy. pic.twitter.com/WYOuX9rIpZ
— Richard Reed Parry (@ParryReed) January 11, 2016
I read this a few days ago, Bowies personal response to one his first pieces of US fan mail. Amazing guy #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/PsW9zUbnEZ
— The Elwins (@TheElwins) January 11, 2016
