LONDON (Reuters) - Singer David Bowie has died after an 18-month battle with cancer, his official Twitter account announced on Monday.
"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief," it said.
(Writing by Andrew Heavens)
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