Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at 50. The band announced his passing on Twitter late Friday after Hawkins was found dead in a Colombian hotel room as fans stood outside in shock and mourning. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever,” the band shared.
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022
- Foo Fighters were due to perform on Friday. Their performance at the Picnic Stereo Festival in Bogotá, Colombia was later canceled after the tragic news was announced. Earlier this month, they played at Lollapalooza Chile on March 18 and Lollapalooza Argentina on March 20. They are still scheduled to headline Lollapalooza Brasil on Sunday, though it seems unlikely that will go ahead.
- Very few details have emerged about Hawkins’ death. While police cars, an ambulance, and fans stood outside the Four Seasons Casa Medina Hotel where Hawkins was staying on Friday, authorities in Colombia have declined to say much about what happened (or what they believe happened), likely because much is still unknown. However, the US Embassy in Bogota did express their condolences.
- However, the police recently released a statement. As per the statement made by the Metropolitan Police of Bogota and cited by multiple news outlets in Colombia: “According to those close to him, the death could be related to the consumption of drugs.” However, at that point, this is purely conjecture and has not been confirmed. As the police were quick to point out: “The cause of death has yet to be established.”
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
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
. @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
So tragic. 💔 Rest in peace Taylor. @taylorhawkins pic.twitter.com/1rhGIQHmFZ
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 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
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
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
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In absolute shock & disbelief over the the passing of Taylor Hawkins. I’ve always had so much admiration for him. Amazing drummer & a gem of a guy who was always fun to be around. I’m absolutely gutted…my deepest condolences to his bandmates & family 😥🙏 #RIPTaylorHawkins pic.twitter.com/a3X0k2AqYW
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) 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
So tragic. 💔 Rest in peace Taylor. @taylorhawkins pic.twitter.com/1rhGIQHmFZ
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) March 26, 2022