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Madonna pays tribute to 'unique and provocative' David Bowie

Madonna has paid a glowing tribute to David Bowie following his shock death.

The musician passed away aged 69 on Sunday (January 10) after a secret battle with cancer.

Madonna initially took to Twitter alongside a host of other stars to express her sorrow when the news was confirmed on Monday (January 11).

However, the Queen of Pop later posted on Facebook a longer message to pay tribute to Bowie.

She wrote: "I'm devastated. David Bowie changed the course of my life forever. I never felt like I fit in growing up in Michigan. Like an oddball or a freak.

"I went to see him in concert at Cobo Arena in Detroit. It was the first concert I'd ever been too. I snuck out of the house with my girlfriend wearing a cape. We got caught after and I was grounded for the summer. I didn't care.

"I already had many of his records and was so inspired by the way he played with gender confusion. Was both masculine and feminine. Funny and serious. Clever and wise. His lyrics were witty ironic and mysterious.

"At the time he was the thin white Duke and he had mime artists on stage with him and very specific choreography and I saw how he created a persona and used different art forms within the arena of rock and Roll to create entertainment.

"I found him so inspiring and innovative. Unique and provocative. A real Genius. his music was always inspiring but seeing him live set me off on a journey that for me I hope will never end. His photographs are hanging all over my house today.

"He was so chic and beautiful and elegant. So ahead of his time. Thank you David Bowie. I owe you a lot. The world will miss you."

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Watch David Bowie's foreboding 'Lazarus' video, released just days before his death:

 

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