Woke up 30 minutes ago to see the news, stunned, the last artist/celebrity I expected to read an obituary for - he had an otherworldly quality that could make you think he was immortal.
Bowie to many kids trapped in small towns and suburban outposts Bowie was a wormhole to another universe. Especially 'different' kids and Bowie made it easier for regular kids to accept the different ones.
