One of the most famous drummers in the world, Taylor Hawkins has passed away aged 50.
The announcement of the Foo Fighters drummer was made on social media by the band itself, with no reason given for the cause of the young man’s death.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, but living in California, the band was on tour in Columbia at the time of Taylor’s death.
They released the following message on social media:
The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the Foo Fighters’ official account tweeted.
“His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.
“Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”
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