[ David Bowie: ‘He loved himself extremely. His death from cancer on January 10th, 2016, just two days after his 69th birthday and three days after releasing Blackstar, was a profound shock – and, as several Final Act commentators note, a characteristically effective piece of theatre. Embraced as a musical primer, Bowie: The Final Act offers an amiable if scattershot overview that hopscotches between early Glastonbury, Ziggy Stardust and Blackstar. [ David Bowie, 1947-2016: an extraordinary life at the cutting edgeOpens in new window ]No matter. This is a fond requiem from a Bowie fan, made with reverence for his art and respect for his privacy.

Source: The Irish Times December 26, 2025 13:46 UTC