London landmarks pay tribute to the late David Bowie

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

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.

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

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

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

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