Iman and David Bowie had one of the most beautiful and enduring love stories. They met on a blind date in 1990, and two years later, in 1992, they married in Florence, Italy. Bowie passed away ten years ago on this date, January 10, 2016, but his legacy lives on, and Iman has continued to honor his memory.
Iman Keeps David Bowie’s Memory Alive
Iman’s latest decision in honor of her husband was to get a tattoo to celebrate her love for him, but also to share her pain. She posted a black-and-white video on Instagram showing herself getting a tattoo on her wrist. In the caption, she shared her thoughts, writing, “Jan 10th. The pain didn’t vanish.. it left in its place a loving permanent mark. #BowieForever.”
Fans flooded the post with supportive comments, and they celebrated Iman’s undying love for her late husband. “What a beautiful tattoo. And tribute to your wonderful husband,” a fan wrote. “Iman, that’s such a beautiful tribute to David. Thank you for sharing so much with us,” another person shared.
A third reaction reads, “He loved you so much you were his sun and his moon and all the stars true love never dies.”
Iman & David Bowie’s Love Story
Bowie died from cancer, which he had privately battled. He was 69 at the time of his death. “January 10 2016 – David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer,” the statement on his Facebook read. “While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.”
His wife and their daughter, Alexandria “Lexi” Zahra Jones, have continued to keep his memory alive through loving social media posts. This includes celebrating his heavenly birthday on January 7.
GettyIman’s dedication to Bowie is unwavering. In a 2021 interview with People, the supermodel spoke about Bowie, telling the publication, “I still feel married.” She continued, “Someone a few years ago referred to David as my late husband, and I said, ‘No, he’s not my late husband. He’s my husband.’ Through my memory, my love lives.” S
In the interview, she also revealed that she never wants to remarry and commented on her grief. “There are days that are harder than others but the memories are not all sad of why the person isn’t here. The memories are now of how great it was,” she said. “Sometimes I have to remind myself that I had 26 years. So I have that to sustain me.”
