Singer Madonna says on Twitter she's 'devastated' by Bowie's death
Bowie died after a long battle with cancer, his official Twitter and Facebook accounts said.
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - US pop megastar Madonna wrote on Twitter Monday that she was "devastated" by the death of British music legend David Bowie.
"Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP," Madonna wrote on Twitter.
Bowie died after a long battle with cancer, his official Twitter and Facebook accounts said Monday, prompting an outpouring of tributes for the innovative star.
"Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! #rebelheart" Madonna wrote in a second tweet.
The 57-year-old performer then added: "So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So! #rebelheart."
It included an undated photograph of a young Bowie standing next to an even younger Madonna.
The "Hot Tramp" refers to lyrics from Bowie s 1974 song, "Rebel Rebel," while the hashtag "rebelheart" points to Madonna s own "Rebel Heart" music tour.
On Sunday, according to her website, Madonna performed a concert at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
"i know madonna didnt just use the #rebelheart hashtag," wrote one of several Twitter users who were surprised that the singer included the tag in her Bowie tribute.
