File : UK singer David Bowie at a press conference for 'A reality Tour' in Sydney on February 16, 2004. Legendary singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after battling cancer in secret for 18 months. The star, who released a new album last week, was known as the creator of glam rock and was one of the most successful artists of the 20th century. Photo by Scope/LFI/ABACA.11/01/2016 - Sydney - Photo