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Duncan Jones names newborn son after dad David Bowie

Duncan Jones and his late father, David Bowie.
Duncan Jones and his late father, David Bowie.

David Bowie’s son, Duncan Jones, has named his newborn child in memory of the late musician.

The film director took to Twitter to announce that his wife, Rodene Ronquillo, had given birth to a baby boy, to be named Stenton David Jones.

David Bowie’s real name was David Robert Jones, while his father was called Stenton Jones.

Duncan is the only child of Bowie and his first wife, Angie.

The late musician passed away in January this year, aged 69, following a battle with liver cancer. He released his 25th and final studio album, Blackstar, just two days before his death.

Bowie is regarded as one of the most talented musicians of his generation, with numerous hit songs including Space Oddity, Life on Mars, Starman, Heroes, and Rebel Rebel.

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