Legendary Musician David Bowie Passes Away At Early Age Of 69 Legendary musician David Bowie passed away earlier this week after a long fought battle with cancer. Bowie, a rock and roll icon who sustained a chart-topping career for five decades with hits including Fame, Heroes and Lets Dance, has died at the age of 69, his family and representative confirmed Monday. Spokesman Steve Martin said in a statement early Monday that the Ashes to Ashes singer had died peacefully surrounded by his family after an 18-month battle against cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the familys privacy during their time of grief, Martins statement concluded. No further details were provided. The singers son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, issued a confirming statement of his own on Twitter. Others celebrities began sending condolences, paying respect to the pop genius. (Source: Fox News) Bowie will live forever through his music. Please pray for him and his family. Are you a David Bowie fan? 