The rockstar may have been a profoundly unique musician,but his secrecy regarding his terminal condition is increasingly commonA total surprise,” said Brian Eno. “Shocked, or ” said Peter Gabriel. After more than 40 years of friendship and,in the case of Eno, regular email exchanges, and the news of David Bowie’s death Sunday appeared staggering and unexpected to his friends. The rest of us were surprised and shocked too. Bowie had managed to hide his terminal cancer from nearly everyone,even flashing a joyous smile for the release of his novel album. Related: Exit Bowie, discreetly: 'He thought it honourable to become invisible' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com