Stars from the world of sport have temporarily paused to pay tribute to the legendary David Bowie, who has died at the age of 69.
The London-born 'Heroes' singer passed away peacefully in New York on Sunday following an 18-month battle with cancer.
Bowie may have come from a different industry to footballers, Formula 1 stars and Olympians, but that has not stopped sportspeople from around the globe giving their reaction to the news.
Below, Sports Mole has put together a selection of social media tributes from the world of sport.
"The World has lost a good humanist today. David Bowie. A one off. A man who played by his own rules. A legend. #RIP. 'I'm just an individual who doesn't feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I'm working for me.' #Bowie."
Burnley midfielder Joey Barton
"I'm in shock can't believe David Bowie has died. Been listening with joy to #BlackstarAlbum all weekend. RIP Mr. Bowie, you were a hero."
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel
"The message he gave to my generation was very important after the Second World War. What I keep was his philosophical message - that you should be strong enough to be yourself."
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
Rest in peace David Bowie, who played Roker Park in June 1987. He was the only music artist to headline the stadium. pic.twitter.com/vGfCWftY7U
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) January 11, 2016
"RIP to my all time music hero #DavidBowie so very sad!"
Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush
"He was one of the greatest, he will forever live on in our hearts. May he rest in peace, God rest his soul. My thoughts & prayers go to his family. You are free now David #groundcontroltomajortom #greatness #DavidBowie."
Three-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton
"Let's dance by Bowie ... What a tuuuuuuuune ... RIP brought joy to so many."
Former Premier League footballer Dietmar Hamann
"To David Bowie. A ridiculously talented man, whose incredible music featured countless times on my warm up lists. The world has lost a genius."
Olympic long-jump champion Greg Rutherford
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