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  • Jennifer Connelly Recalls Working on “Labyrinth” With David Bowie

    Jennifer Connelly starred in the film Labyrinth with David Bowie almost 30 years ago, and on Monday–just a day after Bowie died of cancer–she recalled the experience.

    “I met David Bowie when I was 14 and he became a hero to me–because he was an artist, and because he was a genius who had the time to be kind,” Connelly said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. “I’d never met such an extraordinary artist before, and I haven’t since — the world will be a greyer place without him. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”

    David Bowie played the role of Jareth in Labyrinth. Jennifer Connelly was Sarah. Jareth took Sarah’s half brother away while she was babysitting. She had to complete his labyrinth in 11 hours to prevent the baby from turning into a goblin.

    Jennifer Connelly is just one of many celebrities in the music and film worlds mourning the passing of David Bowie.

  • Joe Manganiello Mourns Passing of David Bowie, Wanted to Work With “Man Who Fell to Earth” Actor

    Joe Manganiello is mourning the passing of legendary musician and actor David Bowie, who died following an 18-month battle with cancer on Sunday. Bowie was 69.

    Taking to Twitter in the early hours of Monday morning to express his grief, Joe Manganiello said he always wanted to work with Bowie the actor.

    Just seconds after his first tweet, Joe Manganiello shared another thought about David Bowie.

    The Magic Mike XXL actor was just one of dozens of celebrities taking to social media to express their shock and sadness over David Bowie’s passing.

    Before posting several YouTube music videos of David Bowie’s performances, Joe Manganiello posted one last memory. This time it was about Labyrinth, a movie that starred the Space Oddity singer.

    It seems Joe Manganiello is truly shocked and saddened at David Bowie’s untimely death, and will definitely miss the man and his many talents.

  • David Bowie Dies at 69 Following 18-Month Cancer Battle

    David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after battling cancer for 18 months. The music legend’s rep confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday.

    “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief,” a statement posted on Bowie’s official social media accounts reas.

    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

    Born David Jones, Bowie changed his name following the fame of the late Monkees singer Davy Jones.

    Demand for a tour has been relentless in recent years, according to the Hollywood Reporter, but David Bowie has kept a very low profile. He opened the rock musical Lazarus in New York City, revisiting the character he played in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth. Bowie kept an apartment in New York, but was rarely seen.

    David Bowie’s death has the U.K. in shock. British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted his condolences.

    “I grew up listening to and watching the pop genius David Bowie. He was a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss.”

    Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, expressed his sadness over David Bowie’s passing.

    David Bowie is survived by his wife, the model and designer Iman, as well as a son and a daughter.

    The music world has indeed lost an icon with the passing of David Bowie.