On Friday night, the Foo Fighters announced that longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins had suddenly passed away.
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
#ATENCIÓN Falleció en Bogotá el baterista de Foo Fighters, Taylor Hawkins.
Las autoridades encontraron el cuerpo sin vida del músico en su hotel en el norte de Bogotá. La banda se iba a presentar en el Estéreo Picnic pic.twitter.com/nS4KAEBTmU— Rafael Pérez-Becerra (@rafaelperezb) March 26, 2022
Medical personnel are still investigating Hawkins’ death. Hawkins recently turned 50-years-old last month.
Fans immediately shared their tributes to Hawkins on Twitter.
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
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