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- Legendary Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, died at the age of 80.
- The classic rock band confirmed the news on social media on Tuesday.
- Watts stopped performing with the band earlier this month after undergoing an unknown surgery.
The legendary Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, has died at the age of 80.
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The classic rock band confirmed the news on social media on Tuesday.
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) August 24, 2021
“It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family,” a spokesperson said. “Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation. We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.”
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Watts spent over five decades as the Rolling Stones’ drummer and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band, once called “the world’s greatest rock & roll band” is known for hits such as “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Paint It Black.”
Several musicians and celebrities took to social media to mourn Watts, including Elton John.
Oh no! This is terribly shocking. Not just one of greatest drummers in one of the greatest bands of all time, but a gentleman’s gentleman. He singlehandedly brought the Rock world some real class. Rock and Roll will miss him profoundly. We are significantly less without him. https://t.co/CKTmnBuWwV
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) August 24, 2021
Such sad news about Charlie Watts.
A true original icon – Rick x #charliewatts pic.twitter.com/zrA3k1XQDh— Rick Astley (@rickastley) August 24, 2021
The engine room has shut down. #RIPCharlieWatts https://t.co/V2gJuyregx
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) August 24, 2021
Paul on Charlie Watts ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rn2elK6cFE
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 24, 2021
A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company. My deepest condolences to Shirley, Seraphina and Charlotte. And of course, The Rolling Stones.
@therollingstones #CharlieWatts #RIP pic.twitter.com/9rjSSgioZL
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 24, 2021
Watts stopped performing with the band earlier this month after undergoing an unknown surgery.
A cause of death hasn’t been disclosed at this time.
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