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Tributes pour in for iconic singer David Bowie

Tributes pour in for iconic singer David Bowie
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Matt Dunham
<p>A woman and child place a flower alongside other tributes beside a mural of British singer David Bowie by artist Jimmy C in Brixton, south London, Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. David Bowie, the iconic and shape-shifting British singer whose illustrious career lasted five decade with hits like "Fame," ''Heroes" and "Let's Dance," died Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was 69. The singer, who was born David Jones at the family home in the Brixton area of London, came of age in the glam rock era of the early 1970s. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)</p>
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LONDON (AP) — Tributes have poured in for singer David Bowie, who died Sunday aged 69. Politicians, entertainers, actors and astronauts have expressed their sadness about his passing. Here is a look at some of the reactions:

Bowie's son, director Duncan Jones, posted a picture of his smiling father on Twitter:

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Astronaut Tim Peake, who is aboard the International Space Station:

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Madonna:

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Iggy Pop:

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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling:

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told the BBC he remembered Bowie's early rise to stardom:

"I remember sitting listening to his songs endlessly in the '70s particularly and always really relishing what he was, what he did, the impact he had," Welby said. "Extraordinary person."

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British Prime Minister David Cameron:

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair:

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London Mayor Boris Johnson:

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Comedian Ricky Gervais:

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Rapper Kanye West:

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Singer Pharrell Williams:

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Actor Mark Ruffalo:

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