'The World Is Emptier Now': Celebrity Fans And Friends Pay Tribute To David Bowie

Saddened to hear David Bowie has lost his battle with cancer – his music was an inspiration to many. @DavidBowieReal

— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) January 11, 2016

Stunned and sad. The world is emptier now, and all they stars crashing down. My love and sympathies to @ManMadeMoon.

— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) January 11, 2016

A hero has fallen.He will never be forgotten. Please allow his family time to grieve. RIP DavidBowie @DavidBowieReal https://t.co/1vE25WqJH3

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) January 11, 2016

Please could every radio station around the globe just play David Bowie music today - I think the world owes him that.

— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 11, 2016

RIP to a true legend. David Bowie pic.twitter.com/hAfuRb67nv

— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) January 11, 2016

I don't want to hear about the stupid fashion at the Golden Globes who gives a fuck I want to play David Bowie records. Unreal

— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) January 11, 2016

Rest in peace, David. pic.twitter.com/9Kv9yM9igh

— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) January 11, 2016

I feel like the wind has been knocked out of me - I was not ready for this. RIP Bowie.

— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) January 11, 2016

The man could even make a mug shot look glamorous. RIP. pic.twitter.com/LsqDqHPfu6

— Burnie Burns (@burnie) January 11, 2016

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.

— josh groban (@joshgroban) January 11, 2016

I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring.--David Bowie

— JohnBLarroquette (@johnlarroquette) January 11, 2016

I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/jnYLaaootw

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 11, 2016

David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016

David Bowie, you will be sorely missed. Bowie's “Changes” and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me. pic.twitter.com/N1nkD9h82W

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 11, 2016

You've got your own staircase now. Thanks for being a part of the maze. RIP David Bowie.

— Drew Lynch (@TheDrewLynch) January 11, 2016

#DavidBowie impacted culture globally.The entire planet appreciated his music,style and look. He did it all with so much soul. #RIP 🙏🏿

— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) January 11, 2016

RIP. David Bowie. An icon. https://t.co/YI7NSxLitg

— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) January 11, 2016

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

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie. When he said he didn't like children & I told him he was once one, he said, No, I was born a Rock God. 😜Rock 'em in heaven!

— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 11, 2016

David Bowie was a huge influence on me throughout my life. The original star-man returned to the stars...

— florence welch (@flo_tweet) January 11, 2016

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

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016

We all have a natural reaction to people that die that we have never met. #davidbowie made me cry a bit. Thanks DB for the songs and energy

— Scott Grimes (@ScottGrimes) January 11, 2016

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

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) January 11, 2016