Thousands of David Bowie fans paid emotional tributes to the star today following his death

The iconic singer, whose new album came out just last week, died from cancer aged 69 in New York City yesterday surrounded by his family.
The singer had secretly battled illness for 18 months and was said to have suffered six heart attacks in the past few years.
People gather next to tributes placed near a mural for the singer in Brixton following his death from cancer

People listen to audio as they look at tributes near a mural for British singer Bowie by artist Jimmy C in Brixton.

Crowds in Brixton, South London, read and place floral tributes beneath a mural of David Bowie today following his death. His passing came just three days after the release of a music video which featured chilling footage of the singer confined to a hospital bed with his eyes covered by a bandage. Also following his death today.

fans burst into tears while laying flowers at a mural dedicated to the star in his birthplace of Brixton.