Yoko Ono has joined the chorus of tributes for David Bowie, who died yesterday (January 10) at the age of 69.

The Japanese artist posted a heartfelt message on her Twitter marking the close relationship that she and John Lennon had with Bowie, and how he became a father figure to her son Sean.

"John and David respected each other. They were well matched in intellect and talent. As John and I have very few friends we felt David was as close as family," Yoko wrote.

This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. As John & I had very few friends, we felt David was as close as family. Sweet memories will stay with us forever. pic.twitter.com/WoZsztnm4E — Yoko Ono (@yokoono) January 11, 2016

"After John died, David was always there for Sean and me. When Sean was at boarding school in Switzerland, David would pick him up and take him on trips to museums and let Sean hang out at his recording studio in Geneva.

"For Sean this is losing another father figure. It will be hard for him, I know. But we have some sweet memories which will stay with us forever."

Bowie and Lennon co-wrote the single 'Fame', which was included as a last-minute addition to that year's Young Americans album. The title track of the album includes a lyrical reference to The Beatles' 'A Day in the Life'.

Yoko Ono is the latest in a long line of stars to have paid tribute to Bowie, following the likes of Paul McCartney, Iggy Pop, Tony Visconti, Foo Fighters and Madonna.

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