Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50.
The band shared the heartbreaking news on social media on Friday night, writing in a statement, “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. 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.”
The Foo Fighters were in the midst of a South American tour, and were set to headline the Festival Estereo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia, on Friday night.
Following the news of Hawkins’ death, his friends and fans took to social media to pay tribute to the late musician.
“God bless you Taylor Hawkins,” wrote Tom Morello, alongside of a pic of the two with Perry Farrell. “I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. Rest In Peace my friend.”
God bless you Taylor Hawkins. I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/AkiRLF2L3e
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) March 26, 2022
“Speechless and Gutted,” shared KISS’ Paul Stanley. “Taylor was a great guy, a dad and a husband. My heart goes out to them, Dave and the band. What awful news.”
Speechless and Gutted. Taylor was a great guy, a dad and a husband. My heart goes out to them, Dave and the band. What awful news. https://t.co/uQdl04etlp
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) March 26, 2022
“@TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician,” wrote Ozzy Osbourne. “My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side – Ozzy.”
. @TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side – Ozzy
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) March 26, 2022
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Shocked and saddened to hear @taylorhawkins has passed away today.! 😞. Our prayers and condolences go out to the Hawkins family, @foofighters friends and fans. Sad. https://t.co/Mgu2K4SJyL
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) March 26, 2022
So tragic. 💔 Rest in peace Taylor. @taylorhawkins pic.twitter.com/1rhGIQHmFZ
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) March 26, 2022
TAYLOR HAWKINS RIP ROCK GOD’S ASS
— Doug Benson (@DougBenson) March 26, 2022
So heartbroken to hear about Taylor Hawkins’ passing, what an incredible talent, who didn’t also need to be so kind and generous and cool but was all those things too anyway. The world was so lucky to have his gifts for the time that it did, Rest In Peace
— FINNEAS (@finneas) March 26, 2022
💔Rest in peace Taylor. Peace, love, and light to your family. @taylorhawkins pic.twitter.com/itNjwBss9i
— Rick Springfield (@rickspringfield) March 26, 2022
In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, his bandmates, his team, his friends and everyone that was ever touched by the music he created with @foofighters @Alanis and so many others. This is so incredibly sad. pic.twitter.com/2AUeqpaN94
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) March 26, 2022
TAYLOR HAWKINS GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER. I AM SO SORRY BUBBA 💔
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) March 26, 2022
God bless Taylor peace and love to all his family and the band peace and love. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🌈☮️ pic.twitter.com/wn2izxn4Vd
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 26, 2022
Sending love to @foofighters RIP Taylor Hawkins 💔
— Mickey Guyton (@MickeyGuyton) March 26, 2022
What a beautiful man. ✨ https://t.co/LyvtqxRBa4
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) March 26, 2022
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