He was 69 years old.
His son, Duncan Jones, confirmed the news on Twitter.
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Though his output slowed in the 80s, Bowie continued to experiment.
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The 1990s were Bowies least prolific period, but also his most jarring stylistically.
All the while, Bowies interest in film never wavered, both as an actor and behind the scenes.
David Bowie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Additional reporting by Emily Blake.
