The news is breaking that Major Tom has drifted off.

More as it comes in.

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Rock icon David Bowie has died just two days after his 69th birthday following a struggle with cancer, according to his son and his official Facebook page.

"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer," the Facebook statement read.

"While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief."

His son Duncan Jones tweeted: "Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all."

Born David Jones in London on January 8 1947, Bowie released 26 studio albums across his almost 50-year career, including a string of 10 LPs in the 1970s that are among the most influential albums of all time.

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On the kinkometer, my kink measures as a sine wave.

Truly wiped out sad. I spent the day humming or singing his songs under my breath. The Goblin King....

...under the moonlight, the serious moonlight....

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I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. --Lily Tomlin

A belated but sincere RIP David Bowie.