Foo Fighters’ drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at age 50 | USA TODAY

Taylor Hawkins, the drummer of Foo Fighters, has died during a South American tour with the rock band.

Correction: Taylor Hawkins performed on the album “In Your Honor.”

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Taylor Hawkins, the longtime drummer of the band Foo Fighters, has died. He was 50.

The rock band announced Hawkins' death on Twitter Friday. No cause of death was provided.

Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997, taking over for original drummer William Goldsmith. On Friday, the band was scheduled to play at the Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia. Their next show was scheduled for Lollapalooza Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil on Sunday, and they were also set to play at the Grammy Awards on April 3.

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30 comments

  1. One of the best bands and great drummer, he will be missed. My heart goes out to all the family and friends, y’all are I my prayers.

  2. He had chest pains according to Bogota newspaper. A heart weakened by “Safe and effective” things can turn normal drugs into killers.

  3. Why???!!!!!!!My thoughts an prayers are with his family,and Dave and “the Foos!” Especially Dave!!!!!😢

  4. Taylor Hawkins died yesterday so sad😢😢😢😢 rest in peace man Christmas present is here today Christmas past is past Christmas future is far away now he doesn’t have to worry about covid mask or social distanceing make sure to say hi to my grandpa for me and give him a big hug and a high five for me okay and ed asner too 😢

  5. I am so sad, heartbroken! TAYLOR May You Rest In Peace🕊! I can’t process this loss! Thank You So Much For Your Talent And Great Music You Created! FOO FIGHTERS is my favorite Rock 🎸🥁 band starting in the mid 90’s! My Deepest Condolences To Your Family, The Band, Friends! Your Music And Spirit Lives And Will Live In Me As Well As In Every FOO FiGHTERS’s Fan And Beyond!!

  6. I’m totally shocked with the passing of Taylor Hawkins. He was still so young. My condolences to his family, friends & the Foo Fighters. ✝️🥲

  7. MY HEART IS UNDER ARREST, MY CHEST, MY CHEST, THE PAIN IS TRUE
    MY HEART IS UNDER ARREST, MY CHEST, MY CHEST, THE PAIN IS TRUE
    HAS SOMETHING CLOTTED MY MY VEINS
    IT’S REAL, THE PAIN I FEEL
    MY HEART, I MUST, CONFESS
    MY HEART IS UNDER ARREST, MY CHEST, MY CHEST, THE PAIN IS TRUE
    OOOOOOOOOOOOH
    💉💉💉♥️💥⚰️

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