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Madonna Pens Emotional Tribute to David Bowie: ‘The World Will Miss You’

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Madonna Performs At AccorHotels Arena In Paris
Madonna performs at AccorHotels Arena on December 9, 2015 in Paris, France.David Wolff - Patrick—Getty Images
By Samantha Grossman

When the news spread that legendary musician David Bowie had died at age 69, social media erupted with messages of mourning. Among the music industry veterans to share their kind words and memories was Madonna, who described him on Twitter as talented, unique, genius, and a game changer. She also posted an old-school photo of herself and Bowie, captioned “So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So!”

Shortly after, Madonna shared a longer, more detailed note about Bowie’s impact on her and her career.

“I’m devastated,” the note begins. “David Bowie changed the course of my life forever.

She then reminisces about attending a David Bowie concert in Detroit—her first ever. She says his music “was always inspiring but seeing him live set me off on a journey that for me I hope will never end.”

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Lou Reed, "Transformer," 1972.
Lou Reed, "Transformer," 1972.Richard Corkery—Getty Images
Ian Hunter and Mott the Hoople, "All the Young Dudes," 1972.
Mott the Hoople, "All the Young Dudes," 1972.Kevin Mazur—Getty Images
John Lennon, "Fame," 1975.
John Lennon, "Fame," 1975.Ron Galella—Getty Images
Iggy Pop, The Idiot and Lust for Life, 1977.
Iggy Pop, The Idiot and Lust for Life, 1977.Larry Busacca—Getty Images
Bing Crosby, "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy," 1977.
Bing Crosby, "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy," 1977.GAB Archive/Getty Images
Brian Eno, Low, 1977, Heroes, 1977, and Lodger, 1979.
Brian Eno, Low, 1977, Heroes, 1977, and Lodger, 1979.Dave Benett—Getty Images
Klaus Nomi, "The Man Who Sold the World," "TVC15," and "Boys Keep Swinging" on Saturday Night Live, 1980.
Klaus Nomi, "The Man Who Sold the World," "TVC15," and "Boys Keep Swinging" on Saturday Night Live, 1980.Robin Platzer—The LIFE Images Collection/Getty
Queen, "Under Pressure," 1982.
Queen, "Under Pressure," 1982.Denis O'Regan—Getty Images
Nile Rodgers, Let's Dance, 1983.
Nile Rodgers, Let's Dance, 1983.Ebet Roberts—Getty Images
Tina Turner, "Tonight," 1984.
Tina Turner, "Tonight," 1984.Dave Hogan—Getty Images
Mick Jagger, "Dancing in the Street," 1985.
Mick Jagger, "Dancing in the Street," 1985.Brian Cooke—Getty Images
Trent Reznor, "I'm Afraid of Americans," 1997.
Trent Reznor, "I'm Afraid of Americans," 1997.Kevin Mazur—Getty Images
Scarlett Johansson, Anywhere I Lay My Head, 2008.
Scarlett Johansson, Anywhere I Lay My Head, 2008.Lester Cohen—Getty Images
TV on the Radio, "Province," 2006.
TV on the Radio, "Province," 2006.Gary Gershoff—Getty Images
Arcade Fire, "Reflektor," 2013.
Arcade Fire, "Reflektor," 2013.Gary Gershoff—Getty Images

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