The world has been reacting to the tragic death of David Bowie.

The legendary artist passed away after an 18 month battle with cancer. The heartbreaking news comes just days after the singer released a brand new album, entitled Blackstar, on Fri 8, to coincide with his 69th birthday.

Tributes have poured in from artists around the world. Ricky Gervais, Foo Fighters, Madonna, Debbie Harry, Peter Gabriel and Cher have all posted loving messages to The Thin White Duke. And in possibly the most fitting tribute to Ziggy Stardust, British astronaut Tim Peake, tweeted his condolences from the International Space Station.

British astronaut Tim Peake

Saddened to hear David Bowie has lost his battle with cancer – his music was an inspiration to many. @DavidBowieReal

— Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) January 11, 2016

Ricky Gervais

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016

Pixies

RIP David Bowie. A true InspIration pic.twitter.com/My0BrfSqgS

— PIXIES (@PIXIES) January 11, 2016

Billy Idol

Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016

He inspired us to go beyond the norm & reach out & dispel the void of life in 70's England wth r own art forms.... https://t.co/saFNM9CJI7

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 11, 2016

Marc Almond - Soft Cell

It's not often I truly cry at the loss of an artist but I'm devastated. He meant so much. Goodbye David Bowie and our youth. We loved you. X

— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) January 11, 2016

There will never be another that comes close. It's too much . Just can't take it in. Black day! #DavidBowie

— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) January 11, 2016

Yannis Philippakis

Thank You for everything David ?‘?

— Yannis Philippakis (@YnnsPhilippakis) January 11, 2016

I think we all thought he would be here forever

— Yannis Philippakis (@YnnsPhilippakis) January 11, 2016

Iggy Pop

Brian Eno

Words cannot express: RIP David Bowie https://t.co/g40zLWl3qq pic.twitter.com/R94E6LMw9C

— Brian Eno (@dark_shark) January 11, 2016

Sean Lennon

Foo Fighters

Debbie Harry

The Cult

My heart is absolutely broken the sky has fallen so much love to David's family and fans we love you David ??? pic.twitter.com/6Qt0W3OXsI

— THE CULT (@officialcult) January 11, 2016

Hoey Morgan -FLC

RIP David Bowie. I will miss you.

— Huey Morgan (@OfficialHuey) January 11, 2016

Placebo

Pharrell Williams

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

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016

Gary Numan

A True Legend. David Bowie. RIP

— Gary Numan (@numanofficial) January 11, 2016

Kasabian

Heartbroken. RIP David Bowie.

— KasabianHQ (@KasabianHQ) January 11, 2016

Graham Coxon

Bye david, and thanks! https://t.co/cQ2v2MfHR2

— graham coxon (@grahamcoxon) January 11, 2016

Peter Gabriel

I was shocked to learn of David Bowie’s death this morning... we will miss him badly - pg https://t.co/fEHNiz5ODk pic.twitter.com/dLvsgBonu8

— Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) January 11, 2016

“Heroes, for me, was always one of the great Bowie tracks. Heroism in the face of oppression and desperation" - pg https://t.co/QfOFKwImfL

— Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) January 11, 2016

Gene Simmons

David Bowie, you will be sorely missed. Bowie's “Changes” and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me. pic.twitter.com/N1nkD9h82W

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 11, 2016

Madonna

Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP. ❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/hGfxI967Bw

— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016

So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So! ❤️ #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/INKPRCeofK

— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016

Florence Welch

Thank you for everything you brought us. RIP David Bowie xx

— florence welch (@flo_tweet) January 11, 2016

Louis Theroux

"Comedian, chameleon, Corinthian, and caricature". #ripBowie #bewlaybrothers

— Louis Theroux (@louistheroux) January 11, 2016

Cher

DEVASTATED...?‘? A LEGEND IS GONE✨?✨

— Cher (@cher) January 11, 2016

Frances Bean Cobain

R.I.P. David Bowie. You were an icon, you changed the idea of what a man should be, your musical genius will live on pic.twitter.com/29ijZOh6Kp

— Frances Bean Cobain (@alka_seltzer666) January 11, 2016

David Bowie was 1 of the 1st ppl to make weird acceptable for the masses & give kids who didn't connect w/ 60's do-op, someone to connect to

— Frances Bean Cobain (@alka_seltzer666) January 11, 2016