The entertainment world went into mourning yesterday when it was announced that iconic singer-songwriter and performer David Bowie had passed away.

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Fans, friends and fellow musicians were quick to share their sadness on social media, posting images, gifs, videos and quotes from across the 69-year-old's impressive career.

But it wasn't long before tributes moved away from Twitter and Facebook, with fans gathering in Brixton, where Bowie lived as a boy.

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Flowers and hand-written notes were left at a mural near Brixton tube station.

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While images of the star were projected onto Brixton library...

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And the Brixton Ritzy cinema honoured the music legend in letters above its entrance.

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The O2 Academy in the area followed suit...

https://twitter.com/O2academybrix/status/686532208006422528

While Brixton department store Moreley's marked the sad day too.

https://twitter.com/DanielNothing/status/686662924757241856

But tributes weren't confined to Brixton. Hammersmith Apollo, where Bowie performed his final concert as Ziggy Stardust in 1973, had a message for fans.

https://twitter.com/EventimApollo/status/686564942376497152

As did the SSE Arena Wembley.

https://twitter.com/ssearena/status/686505929358077952

And the O2 Empire in Shepherd's Bush.

https://twitter.com/o2sbe/status/686547813681991680

Tributes to the star were also dotted around the city on cinemas.

https://twitter.com/matt_walton/status/686659469942591488

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— Everyman Cinema (@Everymancinema) January 11, 2016

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Even the BT Tower paid tribute to the music icon with the message 'Rest in peace David Bowie.'

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