The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and More Pay Tribute to David Bowie - Good Morning America

Billy Idol

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

Josh Groban

He never seemed of this earth. Now he's left it. He bent rules, gender, genres and our minds. RIP David Bowie. One. Of. A. Kind.

Eddie Izzard

Very sad to hear about the death of David Bowie but through his music he will live forever.

Ricky Gervais

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016

Kanye West

David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.

The Jacksons

Style chameleon. Mercurial musician. Well played #DavidBowie.

Style chameleon. Mercurial musician. Well played #DavidBowie. pic.twitter.com/zclaO2avoI
— The Jacksons (@Jacksons) January 11, 2016

LeVar Burton

Could it really be true? David David Bowie die? #sayitaintso #ziggyplayedguitar.

Marc Jacobs

I'm not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. I'm living on. RIP #DavidBowie

I'm not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. I'm living on. ?? RIP #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/7fmj3mPkA8
— Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) January 11, 2016

Russell Crowe

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

Christina Perri

You said we can be heroes. thank you, david bowie, for being one of ours. #rip

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie. As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original.

Thinking of you David, God bless ??XR pic.twitter.com/Xx1MgMwX2c
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) January 11, 2016

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