David Bowie with Duncan Jones

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Dipo Faloyin

By Dipo Faloyin

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David Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, has revealed that the singer, who died on January 10 following a short battle with cancer, was to become a grandfather.

Jones took to his Twitter account on Wednesday to mark the one-month anniversary of the Starman's death, before revealing he and his wife, photographer Rodene Ronquillo, are expecting a child in June.

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The tweet included artwork that featured on a card Jones had given his father at Christmas, with the caption: "One month since dad died today. Made this card for him at Christmas. Due in June. Circle of life. Love you, grandad."

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After confirming his father's death on Twitter, Jones stayed silent on social media until January 17, when he shared a thank you letter from a palliative care doctor who said that Bowie's songs provide comfort for his terminally ill patients.

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