David Bowie ‘cremated without any fuss’

Fans paid tribute to the star in Brixton, London. He said: “Today is an very bad day for all lovers of music”.

Tony Visconti, the producer who worked with Bowie to complete his final album, has released a statement saying it was deliberately created and timed as a “parting gift” for his fans.

Chairman of the Brit Awards Max Lousada said: “Naturally, we wish to honour his extraordinary life and work at the forthcoming Brit awards and pay a fitting tribute to one of our greatest icons”. After Bowie’s death on Sunday, CBS News finally released the clips. Hadfield, a long-time Bowie fan best known for recording a version of the British pop legend’s song “Space Oddity” at the International Space Station, expressed his feelings on Bowie’s death in a post on Facebook.

Many speculated this week about what plans the singer may have had for his funeral – but it seems Bowie wanted to be remembered for his contributions to music and art, rather than for a glitzy showbiz send-off.

“Appropriate support will be available to Angie at any time if needed”, they added. “RIP David and may gods love be with you…”

David Bowie thought he had more time and was planning to make another album after Blackstar, his producer has revealed.

Legendary musician David Bowie has died following a battle with cancer just days after his 69th birthday, his son confirmed. The family have also requested that those close to Bowie do not give interviews. The singer had asked that he keep the information to himself.

Despite seeming “very fragile, physically, not mentally” during rehearsals, the director said Bowie fought through his illness and refused to stop working.

The last time Bowie was seen in public was at the premiere of musical Lazarus, based on his back catalogue, when according to Mr van Hove he was so ill that he “collapsed from exhaustion”.