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By John A. Oswald January 11, 2016

Some knew him personally or once rocked out with him. Others were just fans. And at least one was a former neighbor.

From Ben Stiller to Adam Lambert and Debra Messing, Jewish celebrities took to social media Monday to mourn the loss of David Bowie.

Kind of feels like we’re still hanging at the party after the coolest guy left. #RIPDavidBowie #genius #humble #gracious

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— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) January 11, 2016

He is the first and foremost Glam Rockstar. Rebel Rebel, Life On Mars, Lady Grinning Soul….

— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) January 11, 2016

A legend has passed.

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He fell to earth we were better for it #DavidBowie innovator artist & kind man pic.twitter.com/2dwGVymS2l

— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) January 11, 2016

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot ch ch ch ch change. #rebelrebel #letsdance pic.twitter.com/DumoAqERsV

— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) January 11, 2016

Heartbreaking new about the loss of David Bowie. We lived in his building for a time and he was so beautiful with my son. Gentle man. RIP

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) January 11, 2016

I just woke up and I’m blown away by the news. This man changed my life. I’d have to write a… https://t.co/pdPqRtbLz3

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) January 11, 2016

David Bowie omg! Watch video! So sad! What a genius! My prayers r 4 his family??? Dies of Cancer at 69 – artnet News https://t.co/rT4acp5fAA

— Fran Drescher (@frandrescher) January 11, 2016

Do you remember a guy that’s been In such an early song? I’ve heard a rumor from Ground Control Oh no, don’t say it’s true

— sara gilbert (@THEsaragilbert) January 11, 2016

He changed everything. RIP to a visionary, a game changer, a force. https://t.co/IohAHpWP7v

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) January 11, 2016

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— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) January 11, 2016

Anyone who knows me at all, knows that I will be in serious mourning for a while. #bowie pic.twitter.com/dTDRG0cei8

— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) January 11, 2016

But also celebrating the man that introduced me to androgyny, glam, & rock ‘n roll. He always made me feel less alone in this crazy world.

— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) January 11, 2016

David Bowie’s legendary performances will always be remembered. Here are some of his best. https://t.co/VRq0CyXi02 pic.twitter.com/6Mm8ldmQWY

— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) January 11, 2016

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The prettiest star, all because of what you are. Bowie forever and forever will I thank you for you. pic.twitter.com/nGXnDkYCW4

— Dianna Agron (@DiannaAgron) January 11, 2016

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It feels like we lost something elemental, as if an entire color is gone. #DavidBowie

— Carrie Brownstein (@Carrie_Rachel) January 11, 2016

When someone is larger than life itself, you take for granted that they will be around forever, timeless as their work. #DavidBowie RIP

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 11, 2016

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David Bowie, you will be sorely missed. Bowie’s “Changes” and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me. pic.twitter.com/N1nkD9h82W

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 11, 2016

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Bowie is a constant reminder to be exactly who you are and to never stop expressing your awesome self.

— Abbi Jacobson (@abbijacobson) January 11, 2016

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It never even occurred to me that David Bowie *could* die. RIP.

— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) January 11, 2016

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What terribly sad news to wake up to. One of the immortals. #AshestoAshes

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 11, 2016

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RIP David you have left us too soon! https://t.co/ZW5llCCYkH

— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) January 11, 2016

“But the key to the city is in the sun that pins the branches to the sky…” #DavidBowie

— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) January 11, 2016

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