On Friday night, the Foo Fighters announced that longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins had suddenly passed away.
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022
According to Colombian newspaper Semana, Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Bogota hours before the band’s scheduled performance at Estereo Pìcnic music festival.
According to Semana, a weekly newspaper in Colombia, Taylor Hawkins was found dead in a hotel in Bogotá. Stunning. Heartbreaking. https://t.co/r9r3cQ5YMm
— Bryan Wood (@bryanwx) March 26, 2022
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Medical personnel are still investigating Hawkins’ death. Hawkins recently turned 50-years-old last month.
Fans immediately shared their tributes to Hawkins on Twitter.
Here’s Taylor Hawkins owning the transcendent Bowie verse of “Under Pressure.” What a loss. pic.twitter.com/pv0yvMF50F
— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) March 26, 2022
RIP to one of the greats Taylor Hawkins. pic.twitter.com/BfRqintRTh
— Bush League Mud Show Wrestling Podcast (@BushLeagueMSPod) March 26, 2022
I am stunned to learn of the death of Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters. An insanely talented musician and a delightful human being, Taylor was a living embodiment of a Rock N Roll. I will always cherish my interactions with him. #TaylorHawkins pic.twitter.com/kQrnUng8Al
— Lou Brutus (@LouBrutus) March 26, 2022
RIP Taylor Hawkins, your beats will live on. pic.twitter.com/UFb20LVPVo
— Skip Stone (@Skipst1) March 26, 2022
RIP Taylor Hawkins.
A beautiful man that brought joy to so many. pic.twitter.com/qWhgrz6h9H
— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) March 26, 2022
So very very sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Taylor Hawkins. Honestly no words. Big love brother Taylor. Thinking of his family and the guys in his band. Absolutely heartbreaking #taylorhawkins 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/4faHc3J7nM
— Todd Dammit Kerns (@todddammitkerns) March 26, 2022
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