David Bowie

Holding on to our identity, a sense of who we are and what we stand for is not always easy. Especially not during a health crisis, cancer or other chronic or terminal illnesses, which can drain use of meaning. David Bowie’s apparent consistency in living and dying strengthened and continues to inspire me. His productivity and creativity [...]

I live with bipolar disorder, which means my life is all over the place. However, one of the great places of refuge I have is music. When my anxiety rises, I turn to music. When I start to feel manic, I turn to music. When I’m depressed, I immerse myself in music. Not only do [...]

Dr. Mark Taubert, a palliative care doctor at Velindre NHS Trust in the U.K., wrote a letter to David Bowie thanking the iconic musician for helping him discuss death with one of his terminally ill patients. After 18 months living with cancer, Bowie died on Jan. 10, and the letter was published on the BMJ Supportive [...]