3:30 AM PST, January 11, 2016
Here's a look back at the singer's life and the famous friends he met along the way.
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David Bowie, Mick Jagger and Tina Turner
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Mick Jagger, Tina Turner and David Bowie were quite the trio at the Prince's Trust 10th Anniversary Rock Gala at Wembley Arena, London on June 23, 1986.
Bowie died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, model Iman, their daughter Alexandria Zahra Jones, and his son, director Duncan Jones, from a previous marriage.
Bowie died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, model Iman, their daughter Alexandria Zahra Jones, and his son, director Duncan Jones, from a previous marriage.
David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust Tour
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Bowie performed in London during the Ziggy Stardust/Aladdin Sane tour in 1973.
David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly in 'Labyrinth'
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Bowie starred as Jareth the Goblin King alongside Jennifer Connelly in the 1986 movie Labyrinth.
David Bowie and Kate Moss
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The rocker and supermodel posed at the 2005 CFDA Awards dinner party on June 6, 2005 in New York City.
David Bowie and Lou Reed
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Bowie posed with Reed, who died in October 2013, at the opening of Lou Reed NY photography exhibit on January 19, 2006 in New York City.
David Bowie and Iman
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The stylish couple struck a pose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala on May 7, 2007 in New York City.
David Bowie at Tribeca Film Festival
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Bowie performed at MTV's Rock and Comedy Concert at Battery Park during the Tribeca Film Festival on May 10, 2002 in New York City.
David Bowie and Iman
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The couple attended the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 7, 2010 in New York City.
David Bowie at Madison Square Garden
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The "Heroes" singer performed at the Concert for New York City to benefit the victims of the World Trade Center disaster at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Oct. 20, 2001.
David Bowie in Manchester, England
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The rocker performed on the first night of his UK tour at the MEN Arena on November 17, 2003 in Manchester, England.
David Bowie and Iman
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Bowie and his wife almost always appeared to be having a great time. On April 28, 2003, the two showed up for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala in New York City.
David Bowie in Sydney, Australia
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Bowie was all smiles as he posed during a photocall for his Reality Tour in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 16, 2004.
David Bowie at The Nokia Isle of Wight Festival
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The musician performed at the Nokia Isle of Wight Festival on June 13, 2004 in Newport, U.K.
David Bowie, Iman and Heidi Klum
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The supermodel posed with Bowie and his wife at the 2005 CFDA Awards on June 6, 2005 in New York City.
David Bowie and Zac Posen
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Bowie and the designer shared a laugh at the 2005 CFDA Awards on June 6, 2005 in New York City.