‘I just lost a hero’: Celebrities react to the news of David Bowie’s death

CELEBRITIES from Kanye West to Russell Crowe have taken to Twitter to express their sympathies over the news of David Bowie’s death.

Celebrities react to the news of David Bowie’s death.

STARS from the world of showbiz and entertainment have summoned the words of David Bowie to pay tribute to the rock star.

The 69-year-old — known for hits such as Changes, Ashes To Ashes and Starman — left a legacy created by pioneering musicianship and groundbreaking lyrics dating back almost half a century.

He died on Monday after suffering from cancer for 18 months.

Only hours after wrapping his hosting duties at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards, Ricky Gervais tweeted his sympathies.

“I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie,” he wrote.

Kanye West also took to Twitter to share his sympathies.

“David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime,” he wrote. “I pray for his friends and family.”

January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle... https://t.co/ENRSiT43Zy

— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) 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

Australian actor Russell Crowe, referencing one of Bowie’s better known singles which featured on covers album Pin Ups (1973), wrote: “RIP David. I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived. #sorrow”

Actor Joe Manganiello expressed his sadness about losing one of his idols.

“People always asked me what actor I wanted to work with the most, and I’d always say David Bowie. Sad I’ll never get that chance. RIP,” he wrote.

Rock guitarist Joel Madden, quoting Changes, simply wrote: “Turn and face the strange.”

Actor Mark Ruffalo wrote: “Rip Father of all us freaks. Sad sad day. Love always Legendary singer David Bowie dies at 69.”

RIP David . I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived. #sorrow

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) January 11, 2016

While comedian and writer Eddie Izzard said: “Very sad to hear about the death of David Bowie but through his music he will live forever.”

And British Prime Minister David Cameron, whose musical tastes are well documented, also offered his condolences.

He said: “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.”

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) 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

DEVASTATED...💔A LEGEND IS GONE✨🌟✨

— Cher (@cher) January 11, 2016

Just heard. There aren't many legends left to lose. Unthinkable and tremendously sad. #Bowie #Heroes

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) January 11, 2016

Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 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

David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016

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