David Bowie's teenage daughter Lexi seen for first time since singer's tragic death as she steps out with model mom Iman in New York City 

  • Iman, 60, and Alexandria Zahra Jones, 15, her daughter with late husband David Bowie, were out together in New York City on Friday
  • It was the first time that Alexandria, who goes by Lexi, has been seen since the death of her father
  • Lexi was born in 2000 and her famous parents made the decision to raise her in New York City
  • Shortly after the birth of Lexi, Bowie also purchased a 60-acre mountaintop property in the town of Woodstock, two hours north of the city 
  • Bowie and his family tried to avoid the spotlight in Manhattan, but he would occasionally be photographed taking Lexi to school
  • He died in January after an 18-month battle with liver cancer that he kept hidden from the public and most of his friends

By Chris Spargo For Dailymail.com

Published: 14:02 EST, 25 April 2016 | Updated: 18:35 EST, 25 April 2016

The two most important women in David Bowie's life were spotted together on Friday, almost five months after the singer's tragic death.

Bowie's model wife Iman,  60, and his 15-year-old daughter Alexandria Zahra Jones were photographed getting out a town car in New York City.

It was the first time Alexandria, who goes by Lexi, has been seen since her father passed away in January. 

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David Bowie's daughter Alexandria Zahra Jones, 15, was seen in New York City on Friday

David Bowie's daughter Alexandria Zahra Jones, 15, was seen in New York City on Friday

Alexandria, who goes by Lexi, was with her supermodel mother Iman

Alexandria, who goes by Lexi, was with her supermodel mother Iman

Iman and Alexandria Zahra Jones
Iman and Alexandria Zahra Jones

It was the first time that Alexandria, who goes by Lexi, has been seen since the death of her father

Lexi was born in 2000 and her famous parents made the decision to raise her in New York City

Lexi was born in 2000 and her famous parents made the decision to raise her in New York City

David Bowie and Lexi
David Bowie and Lexi

Bowie and his family tried to avoid the spotlight in Manhattan, but he would occasionally be photographed taking Lexi to school (both photos above from 2005)

The birth of Lexi in 2000 changed Bowie, with the singer making the decision to step away from the spotlight and limit live performances so he could spend time with his daughter.

Bowie, whose stage personas over the years most famously included the flamboyant and androgynous Ziggy Stardust, was focused on being a father after choosing his career over spending time with his son during the boy's early years.

‘He missed out on much of Zowie’s young life, and wanted to spend as much time as possible with Lexi,’ said Bowie biographer David Buckley.

Zowie, who later changed his name to Duncan Jones, is Bowie's son with his first wife Angie. The 42-year-old is now a successful director who is behind one of the biggest films being released this summer, Warcraft.

Lexi was born and raised in Manhattan, where the family managed to go largely unnoticed despite living in one of the city's popular Soho neighborhood.

Her famous father would sometimes be seen walking her to and from school, something he was able to do daily after making the decision to stop performing live shows when Lexi was still a young child.

Bowie and Iman were married seven years before their daughter's birth in 1993, and lived a jetset lifestyle for most of that decade, splitting their time at homes in Mustque and London in addition to New York City while frequently being photographed at parties and event.

That all changed with the birth of Lexi though, with Bowie deciding to settle down and start calling Manhattan home.

Bowie and Iman were married seven years before their daughter's birth in 1993 and were together until his death

Bowie and Iman were married seven years before their daughter's birth in 1993 and were together until his death

Iman
Iman

Bowie died in January after an 18-month battle with liver cancer that he kept hidden from the public and even his friends

He left his estate, valued at $100million, to his wife and two children, including son Duncan Jones from his first marriage

He left his estate, valued at $100million, to his wife and two children, including son Duncan Jones from his first marriage

Iman and Alexandria Zahra Jones
Iman and Alexandria Zahra Jones

Bowie had cut down on his recording time during his final decades, making just four albums over the course of Lexi's lifetime

Bowie's (above in 2006) final album, Blackstar, was released just two days before his death

Bowie's (above in 2006) final album, Blackstar, was released just two days before his death

Bowie also has a son Duncan Jones (above with his father in 2009) who is a noted film director

Bowie also has a son Duncan Jones (above with his father in 2009) who is a noted film director

Shortly after Lexi's birth, Bowie also purchased a home two hours north of the city in the town of Woodststock.

Bowie paid $1.2million for the 60-acre mountaintop property, where the family spent their summer months while Lexi was not in school.

The Woodstock home is also where Bowie quietly passed away in January at the age of 69 following an 18-month battle with cancer that he kept hidden not just from the public but also family and friends. 

He had cut down on his recording time during his final decades, making just four albums over the course of Lexi's lifetime.

Bowie's final album, Blackstar, was released just two days before his death.

He also worked on other projects, like co-writing the play Lazarus which was based on the book The Man Who Fell to Earth. 

The play had its off-Broadway premiere late last year in New York City, and completed its successful run less than 10 days after the death of Bowie.

He left his estate, valued at $100million, to his wife and two children.

Iman received $50million and Duncan got $25million. Lexi will get the same amount as her brother but has to wait 10 more years as she cannot start inheriting the money until she turns 25.

Bowie also requested in his will that his ashes be scattered in Bali. 

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