Gary Oldman: 'World has gone to s***' since David Bowie died Gary Oldman believes the "world's gone to s***" since his dear friend David Bowie died. 19 August 2025 Gary Oldman believes the "world's gone to s***" since David Bowie died. Gary Oldman was close friends with the late David Bowie The Slow Horses actor had been friends with the Ziggy Stardust rocker for years before he died of cancer in January 2016 and not only does he miss having his pal around, he thinks things have "fell apart" in wider society since David's passing.