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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death: New details emerge
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New particulars have been launched in regards to the sudden demise of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Hawkins, the drummer for Foo Fighters for 25 years, died in Colombia on Friday, the band mentioned in an announcement Friday.
On Saturday, the District Secretary of Well being in Colombia confirmed in a press launch that the drummer, 50, died within the city of Chapinero after struggling chest pains at his resort.
FOO FIGHTERS DRUMMER TAYLOR HAWKINS DEAD AT 50
“Town’s Emergency and Emergency Regulatory Middle obtained a report a few affected person with chest ache in a resort situated north of the town. An ambulance was dispatched to take care of the case,” the press launch, translated in English, states.
It goes on to say a well being skilled attended to Hawkins and carried out “resuscitation maneuvers.”
“Nonetheless, there was no response and the affected person was declared deceased,” the discharge provides.
“The District Secretary of Well being mourns the demise of this proficient musician and drummer, well known internationally for his work. As well as, the entity sends its message of condolences to the household, colleagues and followers,” the discharge concludes.
Hawkins’ bandmates introduced his demise on Friday evening.
“The Foo Fighters Household is devastated by the tragic and premature lack of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will reside on with all of us perpetually,” an announcement shared on the band’s social media accounts reads.
They wrote that their “hearts exit to his spouse, kids and household, and we ask that their privateness be handled with the utmost respect on this unimaginably troublesome time.”
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Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters died on Friday. He was 50.
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After Foo Fighters founder and frontman Dave Grohl, Hawkins was essentially the most recognizable member of the group, showing alongside Grohl in interviews and taking part in outstanding roles within the band’s movies.
He starred in Foo Fighters’ lately launched horror-comedy movie, “Studio 666,” by which a demonic power in a home the band is staying in seizes Grohl and makes him murderous.
The band is presently touring South America and had been set to play a present in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday evening. Hawkins’ closing live performance was Sunday at one other pageant in San Isidro, Argentina.
A reason for demise has but to be introduced.
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota expressed its condolences in a tweet.
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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, proper, and Alison Hawkins arrive on the Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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A number of legendary musicians expressed their unhappiness over the information.
“God bless Taylor peace and like to all his household and the band peace and love,” Ringo Starr wrote.
“God bless you Taylor Hawkins,” Rage In opposition to The Machine guitarist Tom Morello mentioned on Twitter together with a photograph of himself, Hawkins and Jane’s Dependancy singer Perry Ferrell. “I beloved your spirit and your unstoppable rock energy.”
“@TaylorHawkins was actually an excellent particular person and a tremendous musician,” Ozzy Osbourne wrote. “My coronary heart, my love and my condolences exit to his spouse, his kids, his household, his band and his followers. See you on the opposite facet – Ozzy.”
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker reacted to Hawkins’ demise in an Instagram submit. “I haven’t got the phrases. Unhappy to put in writing this or to by no means see you once more,” Barker wrote in a caption.
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“Taylor was an excellent man, a dad and a husband. My coronary heart goes out to them, Dave and the band. What terrible information,” a tweet from Paul Stanley reads.
Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters carry out on stage in Australia in early March 2022.
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Slash wrote: “Devastated by the lack of our pal #TaylorHawkins I’ve no phrases to specific all the emotions I’ve about his passing. However my coronary heart goes out to his household. & his band & pals. RIP Taylor.”
Gene Simmons mentioned he was”shocked and saddened” to listen to the information. “Our prayers and condolences exit to the Hawkins household, @foofighters pals and followers. Unhappy.”
Hawkins is survived by his spouse Alison and their three kids.
The Related Press contributed to this report.