Today we lost a legend, but what remains is a legacy. As celebrities react to David Bowie‘s untimely death at the hands of cancer, it is certainly clear that the world lost a great talent which cannot be replaced. He was an eclectic talent who inspired countless people to be themselves; a contribution like that is invaluable to the children who always felt out of place in our conformist-or-bust society. His passing comes way too soon, but as an artist passes, his work becomes consumed more than ever. Now, he has the opportunity to inspire a whole new generation as his work will most certainly see a surge in popularity again. See who had what to say after the jump…

“Lazarus”, the final video Bowie released just days ago, seems to be the artist singing his own epitaph. As he reflects on his life and gives us one more encore, he admirably accepts that his time on Earth is coming to a close. May we all be that humble when death is on our doorstep.

Just like that blue bird/ Oh I’ll be free/ Ain’t that just like me?

It certainly is, you beautiful soul.