David Bowie is being tenderly remembered where he was born in Brixton – and across the world

David Bowie was born as David Jones on Stansfield Road, Brixton, London on January 8, 1947.

He lived there with his parents in until he was six years old before moving down the road to Beckenham. His mum Margaret Mary Peggy Jones worked as an usherette at the local cinema, which makes this tribute from the Ritzy even more touching. https://twitter.com/Emmabarnett/status/686518298901659649 Around the corner is a mural to the legend, which is also gathering more flowers and tributes... https://twitter.com/O2academybrix/status/686498900782510080 His former home in Berlin is also receiving bouquets... https://twitter.com/Ruptly/status/686530473691115520 His genius lyrics are popping up all over the capital and various stations... https://twitter.com/charlienin/status/686471057801371648 Across the pond, candles and flowers have been laid on David Bowie's star on the Hollywood walk of fame. https://twitter.com/CBSThisMorning/status/686513322758418432 And at the home in New York where he lived with his supermodel wife Iman and daughter Lexi... https://twitter.com/barneyhenderson/status/686524475282698240