"He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was no different from his life - a work of Art" ‒ Space Oddity and Blackstar producer,
Tony Visconti in a statement on Facebook.
"I grew up listening to pop genius Bowie. a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss" ‒
David Cameron
British astronaut
Tim Peake tweeted his sadness from outer space aboard the International Space Station.
London Mayor
Boris Johnson tweeted "No one in our age has better deserved to be called a genius."
The Vatican's culture minister
Gianfranco Ravasi paid tribute to David Bowie by tweeting the lyrics to "Space Oddity."
"I'm devastated. This great artist changed my life! First concert I ever saw in Detroit! R.I.P. #rebelheart" ‒
Madonna
"Bowie existed so us misfits learned that an oddity was a precious thing and changed the world forever" ‒
Guillermo del Toro
"Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime" ‒
Kanye West
"Bowie, you will be sorely missed. “Changes” and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me" ‒
Gene Simmons
RIP David. I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived ‒
Russell Crowe
"I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie" ‒
Ricky Gervais
"It's not often I truly cry at the loss of an artist. He meant so much. Goodbye David and our youth" ‒
Marc Almond
London's TFL Underground pays its respects with Bowie noticeboard.
"Rest in Peace David Bowie" ‒
James Corden
"Rest in Peace David Bowie" ‒
The Weeknd
"David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace" ‒
Pharrell Williams
"RIP Bowie" ‒
Adam Lambert
"Pushed boundaries so that artistic freedom of music, style, fashion were at the discretion of that artist" ‒
Randy Jackson
"Every radio station around the globe just play David Bowie music today - I think the world owes him that." ‒
Eddie Izzard
"Bowie is a searing genius who will inspire millions for thousands of years. Planets will be named after him." ‒
Val Kilmer