Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins passed away suddenly at 50 years old.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rock band announced the news on Twitter, saying, “The Foo Fighters family Is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the band wrote in a brief statement. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”
No cause of death was given. Many are sharing their condolences for the late drummer, including friend John Stamos, who recently lost close friend Bob Saget earlier this year.
Before His Death, Taylor Hawkins Said ‘We Gotta Put That Together Before We Die’
John Stamos revealed Hawkins’ last text message, which was eerily poignant.
Stamos tweeted, “This was Taylor Hawkins’ last text to me: ‘Ya We’ve yet to fully have a hang -Got a put that s— together before we die’ Wise words from my friend- put that s— together! I’m so f—ing sad. Another one gone too soon.”
“So sorry for your loss. Good message for anyone. Tomorrow I am going to say good bye to my niece who will be taken off life support,” another fan shared. “A sad reminder we never know what life will bring and make sure those we love know it. Last night I saw your old movie Wedding Wars loved it.”
“It’s been an endless line of deaths the last few years… and getting younger and younger. With no signs of health issues,” another commented.
“I’m so sorry… Please hug your loved ones. Spend time with them because you never know when/or if, you’ll ever see them again,” said another. “I know, I lost my youngest daughter unexpectedly… Let’s hold on to the memories for the ones we’ve lost, until we see them again. RIP”
“I am very sorry. I’m about your age, and despite abundant evidence to the contrary, we tend to think there’s ample time to get around to things we haven’t done,” another wrote. “When we’re right, we don’t notice. When we’re wrong, it’s a gut punch. So sorry.”
Many Sent Out Condolences To Taylor Hawkins & The Foo Fighters
Shocked & still in disbelief to hear we’ve lost Taylor Hawkins. So tragic 💔 He was a beautiful man with an infectious energy. Such a privilege & joy to hang out & tour with him over the years. Unforgettable times. Love & thoughts to his family & the whole Foos family ❤️ RIP pic.twitter.com/6Fxh1POVEb
— Gaz Coombes (@GazCoombes) March 26, 2022
Gaz Coombes tweeted, “Shocked & still in disbelief to hear we’ve lost Taylor Hawkins. So tragic 💔 He was a beautiful man with an infectious energy. Such a privilege & joy to hang out & tour with him over the years. Unforgettable times. Love & thoughts to his family & the whole Foos family ❤️ RIP”
On his solo albums Taylor Hawkins chased his dream of playing every role in Queen. It was hard not to be charmed by that.
— Stephen Thomas Erlewine (@sterlewine) March 26, 2022
Stephen Thomas Erlewine tweeted, “Taylor Hawkins might’ve been the only drummer alive who could support Dave Grohl and not make you wish Grohl was sitting behind the kit.”
He later added, “On his solo albums Taylor Hawkins chased his dream of playing every role in Queen. It was hard not to be charmed by that.”
Every time Taylor Hawkins would cover Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and Dave Grohl took over on drums while Taylor sang his heart out, absolute chills. RIP Taylor.
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) March 26, 2022
Sean Cunningham tweeted, “Every time Taylor Hawkins would cover Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and Dave Grohl took over on drums while Taylor sang his heart out, absolute chills. RIP Taylor.”
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
FINNEAS tweeted, “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.”
Wolf Van Halen Said Taylor Hawkins’ Death ‘Is Like A Kick In The Gut’
— Wolf Van Halen 🐺 🚐 🙌 (@WolfVanHalen) March 26, 2022
In a thoughtful tribute he posted to his Twitter page, Van Halen joined the many mourning the loss of the great drumming legend when he wrote, “I’ll never forget meeting Taylor on tour in San Diego in 2012. He was such a ridiculously kind man. The dude just emanated cool.”
“Him, my pops and I talk for as long as we could until we had to leave,” he continued. “An incredible drummer and singer, he was a constant inspiration to me throughout my entire life. This is like a kick in the gut.”
“My most heartfelt condolences go out to his family. You’ll be sorely missed, Taylor,” he concluded. “Rest in peace.”
Many others hopped on the post to share their own condolences as well. Dan Thomas wrote, “Taylor Hawkins made life brighter during the darkest of days. His infectious joy, generous spirit, passion for music, & brilliant drumming will remain close to my heart. Sincerest condolences to his family & those whose life he touched. Rest in peace.”
Many fans also sent out positive thoughts and condolences to Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. Grohl had been the drummer for Nirvana when Kurt Cobain passed away in 1994. Grohl and Hawkins were especially close. In his 2021 book, “The Storyteller,” Grohl called Hawkins his “brother from another mother, my best friend, a man for whom I would take a bullet.”
Dave Grohl on Taylor Hawkins in ‘The Storyteller’…😢#TaylorHawkins #FooFighters pic.twitter.com/urjEmlDkZk
— David Friend (@David_Friend01) March 26, 2022
