David Bowie, whose influence was felt by generations of musicians from Madonna and Lady Gaga to Nirvana and even composer Philip Glass, died on Sunday.
“David Bowie died peacefully today, surrounded by his family,” the post read.
The singer, who had been living in New York in recent years, only released his latest album, "Blackstar," on Friday — his birthday.
With hits like “Let’s Dance" and anthems like “Changes,” Bowie's music and art reached far and wide.
Here is a selection of images remembering Bowie over the years.
David Bowie performs on the German TV game show "Wetten, dass…." October 16, 1999. The popular show was broadcast from Dornbirn, a small village in Austria's province of Vorarlberg.ReutersPrinces Diana greets singer David Bowie backstage at Wembley Arena in London December 1, 1993 before the Concert of Hope to mark World AIDS Day.ReutersDavid Bowie and wife Iman arrive at the "Q" music awards at the Park Lane Hotel November 7, 1995.ReutersDavid Bowie sits with Deborah Harry, the lead singer of the band Blondie, before the first concert of his UK tour in Manchester, November 17, 2003.Ian Hodgson/ReutersDavid Bowie headlines at the Glastonbury Festival, June 2000. It was Bowie's first time at Glastonbury since 1971, when the event was only in its second year.ReutersDavid Bowie performs onstage during his Ziggy Stardust era in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesDavid Bowie during his last show as Ziggy Stardust at The Marquee Club in London, England from October, 1973.NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesDavid Bowie, Yoko Ono and John Lennon and the 17th annual Grammy awards.Ron Galella/WireImageDavid Bowie stars with Candy Clark in "The Man Who Fell to Earth," 1976.Archive Photos/Getty Images
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