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David Bowie (@davidbowie on Instagram)

Last night as the chatter from the 73rd Golden Globe Awards died down, an earth-shattering message was posted on all of the official social media accounts of the legendary singer, performer, musician, shapeshifter (the list could on forever), David Bowie.

January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with...
Posted by David Bowie on Sunday, January 10, 2016

The news of Bowie's death sent shockwaves around the world, in fact many believed it was a hoax, assuming that his accounts had been hacked. When publications like The Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone confirmed the news, musicians, actors, models, and everyone in-between took to social media to share their condolences and messages about their admiration for the singer.

One of the reasons why I always had The courage to change my names and reinvent myself was because of David Bowie. He lived so many different lives. And he did his way. David Bowie God bless you. Rest in peace!

A photo posted by Puff Daddy (@iamdiddy) on Jan 11, 2016 at 9:05am PST

I'm devastated.David Bowie changed the course of my life forever. I never felt like I fit in growing up in Michigan....
Posted by Madonna on Monday, January 11, 2016

When a hero dies, everyone wants a quote. I woke up this morning with a tender head from tears and that big red cup of...
Posted by Lorde on Monday, January 11, 2016

DAVID BOWIEJohn and David respected each other. They were well matched in intellect and talent. As John and I had very...
Posted by Yoko Ono on Monday, January 11, 2016

David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016

No words can express the impact David Bowie had on of every facet of culture. He should be remembered as the greatest ever. R.I.P

— matty (@Truman_Black) January 11, 2016

David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace 🖖🏾 #RIPDavidBowie

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016

Though she did not tweet herself, Lady Gaga, who has frequently cited Bowie as one of her biggest inspirations, retweeted this fan.

In all honesty, Gaga as we know her would not exist without David Bowie

— Clodagh Mc Ginley (@clodaghmcginley) January 11, 2016

Bowie's death comes just days after his 69th birthday and the release of his twenty-sixth and final album, Blackstar.

Unfortunately, unlike many of those who took to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram last night, I did not grow up listening to David Bowie and my knowledge of his music is very limited. However, "Let's Dance" has been a prominent feature in my life's soundtrack for the past two years. From crowded dorm parties and surprise birthday bashes to dancing in kitchens and long drives in my car, the song reminds me of some really great times.

Here's to an icon, innovator, and inspiration.

Happy Listening,

Robert