David Bowie's 'Parting Gift' Released Days Before His Death

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David Bowie released his final studio album, Blackstar, less than a week before his death. The music legend died on January 11, aged 69, after a long battle with cancer. In the video for the song, Lazarus, an emaciated Bowie sang of impending death. His producer said it was his "parting gift" to the world. (Reuters)