Such sad news. Given the Golden Globes is just over, it might be timely to rewatch the classic Extras segment in which Bowie roasts Gervais - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv6mEv_rDdE
You just have to love modern copyright.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xnleeu_extras-david-bowie_s...
It's available from Malta, whereas the Youtube one isn't.