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British rock &#039;n&#039; roller David Bowie was known for his bold experimentation with the genre. He died Sunday at 69 years old after an 18-month bout with cancer. (Courtesy of Mick Rock)

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Rock &#039;n&#039; roll icon David Bowie dies at age 69 - Daily Bruin

Rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll icon David Bowie dies at age 69

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David Bowie, the alien rock ‘n’ roller, teddy boy crooner and icon, died Sunday night after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was 69 years old.

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Rock ‘n’ roll icon David Bowie dies at age 69

By Kun Yong (Sean) Lee

Jan. 11, 2016 12:35 p.m.