He tweeted his devastation at the loss of singer David Bowie on Monday, and today, Take That singer Howard Donald has honoured the star in a touching way.
Howard and his wife, Katie Halil, welcomed their first child together on Tuesday, the day after news of Bowie’s passing was announced, and decided to call their baby after him.
Taking to Twitter, the 47-year-old revealed that Katie had given birth to a healthy boy, who the couple have named Bowie Taylan Donald – a wonderful tribute to an inspirational man.
Bowie Taylan Donald came into this world on Tues 12th Jan. Mummy and daddy suffering sleep deprivation but life is wonderful, he is divine
— Howard Donald (@HowardDonald) January 15, 2016
The little boy was born nearly two weeks after Howie and Katie celebrated their one year anniversary, and will be a baby brother to the star’s two daughters, Grace, 16, and ten-year-old Lola from previous relationships.
Fans were quick to offer the singer their congratulations and to express their delight at the chosen name:
@HowardDonald massive congratulations to you and @whatkatiedrew , what a brilliant name to give him .. Sure he will live up to his name xx
— Linda (@lindainoz07) January 15, 2016
@HowardDonald Awww I cried a little at the name Bowie! Congratulations Howard and Katie!! Best of luck to you.
— Dana (@TT_dana) January 15, 2016
@HowardDonald lovely tribute to David Bowie, do we get to see a picture to coo over. Uncle Gary's wedding anniversary as well.
— Helen M lane (@Hlane852) January 15, 2016
@HowardDonald Congratulations to Katie and you. What a wonderful name! Nice tribute. Enjoy every second with your lovely boy. Lots of love
— Roseline (@RoseTAODN) January 15, 2016
Howard had taken to Twitter on Monday to express his sadness at the loss of David Bowie, tweeting:
Feel very honoured that I have a photo of me and jay with david Bowie. When we did TOTP.What a genius and a great loss. RIP
— Howard Donald (@HowardDonald) January 11, 2016
Congratulations to the happy couple!
