On Sunday, the rock legend David Bowie passed away.
The music and fashion icon leaves behind him one the greatest careers ever seen.
His death prompted a sad but wonderful global reaction from Twitter users, with millions of tweets using the hashtag #DavidBowie. All of them paid tribute to the legend, creating a recap of his incredible achievements.
From the stars to the ordinary man, all love Bowie
Sharing David Bowie’s lyrics, pictures, style, quotes… J.K Rowling and other Twitter users reminded us how Bowie was unique.
I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/jnYLaaootw
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 11, 2016
You were the light during my darkest days. You made sense when no one else did. You are forever my HERO! #DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/7bf13kLULU
— Lana Parrilla (@LanaParrilla) January 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/SolManOfficial/status/686511247890735104
#DavidBowie illustrations by Helen Green (@Helengreeen) pic.twitter.com/R2hn4Xs8Gi
— Wendy Shepherd (@wendyshepherd) January 12, 2016
"The stars look very different today".
By Benjamin Schwartz for "The New Yorker", Jan, 11, 2016.#DavidBowie pic.twitter.com/gjBGy5OgHD
— Hipsteria (@hipst_eria) January 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/historylvrsclub/status/686850657983266816
Brands and media didn’t forget either
As well as people, brands and the world of media paid tribute to the artist sharing their memories.
#DavidBowie on SpongeBob. We'll miss you. pic.twitter.com/lkmvUQWbNN
— Nickelodeon Animation (@NickAnimation) January 11, 2016
#DavidBowie I want my @MTV https://t.co/9et2S1Dfst
— MTV NEWS (@MTVNEWS) January 11, 2016
RIP #DavidBowie the man. The myth and the legend will live on forever pic.twitter.com/la44zqZRkv
— Diesel (@DIESEL) January 11, 2016
A global movement shared
Across the world, fans gathered, notably in Brixton where David Bowie comes from, to celebrate the legend one last time.
On social media, this movement was marked by a Snapchat story named “Celebrating Bowie”. As well as “No Pants Subway Ride” yesterday, Snapchat suprised users with the unveiling of a story dedicated to Bowie from users in London, Dublin, Melbourne, New York and Los Angeles.
A special night to be in London! #DavidBowie #Brixton #legend pic.twitter.com/j7ysKew7Tw
— Lindsey Bowden (@LindseyBowden76) January 12, 2016
Cool lil tribute to Bowie on snapchat pic.twitter.com/36Ynlq8jzG
— brittany (@brittarabena) January 12, 2016
