David Bowie, dead at 69.  I wasn't aware that he was sick, but apparently, it was kept quiet other than rumors that had floated around over the last 12-18 months.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/11/entertainment/david-bowie-death/index.html

For those too young to know his work, go check some of it out.  Definitely an innovator.

Can you hear me, Major Tom?