Pal who followed singer questions whether his ‘stage managed death’ was assisted suicide
Radio DJ says we may never know who 'helped' Bowie with his death
A CLAIM that David Bowie stage managed his own death and took part in an assisted suicide has been made by a close friend of the iconic singer.
Rock writer Lesley-Ann Jones has revealed all from her time spent with the singer including talking about rumours of the legend's death.
Writing in the she said: "David died in his own bed in New York City, two days after his 69th birthday. We didn’t even know that he was terminally ill. They’re saying it was liver cancer, but isn’t that usually secondary? Wouldn’t his primary have been lung?"
Fans were left stunned when Bowie died in January following an 18-month battle with cancer prompting tributes to pour in for the musician from across the world.
BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, who interviewed David on numerous occasions claims the Bowie stage managed his death.
He said: "Seemingly, David Bowie stage-managed his own demise,’ says the respected broadcaster and former BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, who interviewed David on numerous occasions.
"Two singles released so closely together, the biggest album of his career launched on his 69th birthday, and then, two days later, he dies. I don’t know about you, but I can’t see that as coincidental,’ Andy says.
‘It has been suggested to me in quite a number of phone calls that his death was the result of assisted suicide. Who might have assisted him, and exactly how they did so, we will never know. To protect them, I am sure he won’t have involved his family or his close friends.
"But when you think about it, David stage-managed absolutely everything else, throughout his entire career. Why would his death be any different? If he was able to do it on his own terms, good for him.
"It’s what we’d all wish for. I consider it remarkable, the way he organised his ending."
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Rock manager and producer Simon Napier-Bell also points to the fact on the day before Bowie died he was photographed outside his apartment building in a beautifully cut charcoal suit, tie and a fedora, wearing a big broad smile and looking fabulous.
"It was a deliberate act," he said.
"As was everything he did. He knew that he was dying. He’d known for about 18 months. And that’s how he wanted to be remembered: upbeat and happy. He controlled his image to the last."
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