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Back to our breaking news here on cnn. david bowie has died. he had been fighting cancer for the last year and a half. this according to his publicist. >> he captivated audiences worldwide with his sound for more than 40 years. he is survived by his wife, supermodel imam and his two children. he was 69 years old. we mention his children. this was a tweet sent by his son duncan jones. he said very sorry and sad to say it's true. i'll be offline for a while. love to all. the world is trying to absorb this news. we want to thank you for watching us here on cnn. i'm rosemary church. >> and i'm err...

He just released his 25th album two days ago which was his 69th birthday. black star. it's clear he knew something we didn't. but we now have a new album from him even though he is now gone. >> and rebecca, errol with you on this breaking story of david bowie passing at the age of 69. you talk about an album he just released. he was also to be honored at carnegie hall here not too far away. talk to us about his career. we hadn't seen much of him of late, but he was almost preparing for another act, you could say. >> yeah, i think so. he had appearances lined up. he has a musical currently. he ...

Came out, space oddoddity, it w around. once he got fame, the artistry, and the fact that he changed his image constantly. we kind of see artists doing that now, but when they do it, they say it's because david bowie did it. lady gaga, take an artist who says she was influenced by the man. he was unique to the end. >> and, steve, you talk about david bowie's aim for fame early on in his career. where would you place that success toward the end? he released this album on friday. he was also to be honored at carnegie hall in new york with a concert march 31st. cindy lauper and the mountain

Longer unusual, which is a great thing. >> indeed. and i want to read out that post that was sent out on facebook. and david bowie, if we can bring that up. 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 los, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief. and we learn from that just the very private man that he was. even though this incredible public persona that we all witnessed, but when it came to this, to death, he did it quietly and privately, and clearly, this is a r...

His son took to the website to say sad to say it's true. i'll be offline for a while. love to all. that message coming from david bowie's son as the world reacts to news of this performer passing. >> and we are joined now by a senior reporter for the hollywood reporter, and this is devastating news for so many fans across the globe who have followed him. i followed him myself when i was younger. he is a powerful legend in the music industry. talk to us about what he leaves behind here and what we know about his fight with cancer. >> reporter: yes. it's definitely a shock. i think that the stat...