A massive crowd has gathered in front of David Bowie’s New York apartment

After the announcement of David Bowie’s passing on January 10th after an 18 month battle with liver cancer, a small memorial took root outside his Lafayette Street home. What started with flowers and small trinkets grew massively throughout the day, and by nightfall crowds mourning Bowie filled the entire street.

The mourners left everything from photographs, to albums, to more flowers, to candles, to notes, to art, to shoes.

Fans gathered around, leaving further tokens of their appreciation and paying their respects. One man even tagged a nearby spot with the words “Let’s Dance.” Others played his music.

New Yorkers paying tribute to David Bowie today at the doorstep of his home. #davidbowie #newyork #tribute #rip #ziggystardust

A photo posted by Neil Harbisson (@neilharbisson) on Jan 11, 2016 at 1:47pm PST

Traveled to David Bowie’s memorial in front of his apartment in Soho to bring a bouquet of flowers and give our condolences. It was such a beautiful thing to see everyone gathered to show their love. We miss you Bowie. ⚡️💥🚀 #RIPDavidBowie

A photo posted by Pamela (@pamelamini) on Jan 11, 2016 at 6:02pm PST

Earlier tonight with my MTV fam. #ripdavidbowie A photo posted by Sally Thurer (@sthurer) on Jan 11, 2016 at 6:19pm PST

 

Vigil for Bowie. #DavidBowie #Bowie #ZiggyStardust #LetsDance #RIPDavidBowie #Starman A photo posted by Andrew Bisdale (@bellbizdevoe) on Jan 11, 2016 at 5:54pm PST

#davidbowie #nyc

A photo posted by Iggy Stardust (@iggystarduster) on Jan 11, 2016 at 5:39pm PST

Mourners gathered in front of David Bowie’s New York City home. Thank you to whoever was playing his music. #ripdavidbowie A video posted by Anthony Bialy (@anthonybialy) on Jan 11, 2016 at 5:44pm PST

This is in front of the cops who’re stationed in front of Bowies apt #rebelrebel

A photo posted by SдУLФЯ (@saylorpiercing) on Jan 11, 2016 at 6:38pm PST

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