Photography Mick Rock, courtesy of TaschenMusic / NewsMusic / NewsDavid Bowie has diedThe music and style icon had been secretly battling cancer for 18 monthsShareLink copied ✔️January 11, 2016January 11, 2016TextDominique SisleyThe Rise of David Bowie In a tragic and unexpected turn of events, David Bowie has died following a secret 18-month battle with cancer. According to statements posted across his social media accounts, the music and style icon passed away last night at the age of 69. He was apparently “surrounded by his family”. “January 10 2016 – David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer,” the full statement read. “While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.” The news has been confirmed by his publicist, and comes just two days after he released his 25th album ★ (Blackstar). Further details are yet to be issued. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORESekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool againDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album The rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgDoppel-gäng gäng gäng: 7 times artists used body doublesWesley Joseph is the Marty Supreme of R&B (only nicer) How Turnstile are reinventing hardcore for the internet ageWill these be the biggest musical moments of 2026?Rising singer Liim is the crooning voice of New York City