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David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

Last updated on: January 11, 2016 17:27 IST

After battling cancer for 18 months, legendary singer David Bowie passed away on January 10 at the age of 69.

Bowie was regarded as one of the most successful artists of the 20th century.

Presenting some flashback pictures from the singer's superstar life.

David Bowie, Iman

Photograph: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

April 28, 2011: David Bowie with his supermodel wife Iman at a DKMS gala in New York.

 

Kate Moss, David Bowie

Photograph: Evan Agostini/Getty Images

June 6, 2005: Supermodel Kate Mossgets snapped with Bowie at CFDA Awards dinner party in New York.

 

David Bowie

Photograph: Hale/Getty Images

June 13, 2004: Bowie performs on the last day of The Nokia Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park in Newport, UK.

 

David Bowie

Photograph: Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Getty Images

June 15, 1978: Bowie performs at the City Hall Newcastle during a British concert tour.

 

David Bowie, Mick Ronson

Photograph: Jack Kay/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

October 21, 1973: Bowie and guitarist Mick Ronson perform at a live recording for a Midnight Special TV show.

 

David Bowie

Photograph: Graham Wood/Getty Images

July 3, 1973: Bowie performs for the last time in the guise of his character Ziggy Stardust at Hammersmith Odeon, London.

 

David Bowie

Photograph: Steve Wood/Express/Getty Images

July 3, 1973: Bowie reaches out to his fans while performing at Hammersmith Odeon, London.

 

David Bowie, Angie

Photograph: Smith/Express/Getty Images

July 9, 1973: David Bowie with his then wife Angie.

 

David Bowie

Photograph: Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

January 1, 1973: Bowie gets ready for a performance as Aladdin Sane.

 

David Bowie, Dana Gillespie

Photograph: Michael Stroud/Express/Getty Images

May 17, 1971: Bowie poses with singer Dana Gillespie.

 

David Bowie

Photograph: Potter/Express/Getty Images

March 3, 1965: Davy Jones before he changed his name to David Bowie.