(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A post on David Bowie's website announced the peaceful death of the legendary musician. He turned 69 on January 8 and passed away after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.
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David Bowie marked his 69th birthday with the release of a new album, "Blackstar", with critics giving the thumbs up to the latest work in a long and innovative career.
The singer, songwriter, actor and artist returns to the music scene after 2013's chart-topping "The Next Day", itself released after a 10-year gap.
Cincinnati Zoo names baby penguin "Bowie" after singer
Having already earned a measure of "Fame" as the Cincinnati Zoo's first animal birth of 2016, a newborn penguin chick has been named "Bowie."
The zoo says the baby known as a blue or fairy penguin hatched at 6 a.m. Friday, weighing less than 2 ounces (56 grams).
Friday was both David Bowie's and Elvis Presley's birthday, and the zoo says there was a lot of support for the Elvis name. But the zoo already has a king penguin named for "the King," so "Bowie" was the choice for the new arrival. - AP
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