David Bowie died surrounded by family after a private 18-month battle with cancer.
As word of his death spread, tributes poured in.
Ranging from his good friend Iggy Pop to Boris Johnson, here's a sample of some of the first tributes to Bowie...
https://twitter.com/IggyPop/status/686487748149121024
https://twitter.com/MayorofLondon/status/686458403141607424
https://twitter.com/rickygervais/status/686444063869026304
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/686449257767776256
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/686443342650028033
https://twitter.com/BillyIdol/status/686445947602128897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/travisbarker/status/686441236194963459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/jonsnowC4/status/686447066571210752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/GeorgeDobell1/status/686448739645538304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
