I've had conversations with Morrissey about Bowie back in 1987-89. He was a massive fan when he was younger but always felt let down that David told differing stories of his sexuality. That's what got Morrissey into Bowie in the first place. Of course there have been loads of others who claimed Bowie was their hero only to slag him off at some other date. Either for publicity or that their careers had disappeared. Some have come out since and kissed his arse. Like Ian McCulloch, Robert Smith, Siouxsie Sioux to name but a few.
Morrissey has always been a wind -up merchant. He's always done it.
Remember, Bowie probably is laughing his head off about it anyway. I don't care what Morrissey has to say these days anyway. I only care about what the music says to me.
And that goes for everyone in the music industry that I like.

the way the rain comes down hard outside is the way I feel inside.....