Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins passed away suddenly on Friday night. No cause of death was disclosed. He was 50 years old.
The 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.”
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022
Fans in Paraguay are now remembering when the kind-hearted musician came out to greet them outside his hotel.
Fans Share Chance Encounter With Taylor Hawkins Outside Of Hotel
Two days ago….the only Foo Fighter guy who came out and greet their fans here in Paraguay 😢 Now is foverer gone 💔 RIP Taylor Hawkins pic.twitter.com/ESnGwQ8IQi
— MLA (@marializaguero) March 26, 2022
The fan captioned the video, “Two days ago….the only Foo Fighter guy who came out and greet their fans here in Paraguay. Now is foverer gone. RIP Taylor Hawkins.”
Although it’s difficult to hear what Hawkins was saying over the shouting of fans, Hawkins can be heard repeatedly saying, “We love you guys” and telling them that the band had to be off to their next gig.
“Thank you for sharing this perspective,” one fan shared. “I’ve seen Foos 8 times, 9th coming in Toronto this summer. I’m heartbroken like so many. But I am worried about the boys in the bad, especially Dave. I cannot even begin to imagine the loss.”
“You know you’re a bad— when you can rock a fanny pack,” another user joked.
They weren’t the only fans who were mourning the loss of Taylor Hawkins. Plenty of musical greats in the industry were also fans of Hawkins’ music and took to social media to express their condolences.
Axl Rose, Ozzy Osbourne & Other Rock & Roll Legends Mourn Taylor Hawkins
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Ringo Starr commented, “God bless Taylor peace and love to all his family and the band peace and love. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🌈☮️”
Shocked n’ saddened to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins.He was a really great guy, drummer n’ family man. Was always great to see him!Was looking forward to seeing him n’ everyone in Daytona.Truly saddened. My deepest condolences to his family, the Foo Fighters n’their fans.
— Axl Rose (@axlrose) March 26, 2022
Axl Rose tweeted, “Shocked n’ saddened to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins.He was a really great guy, drummer n’ family man. Was always great to see him!Was looking forward to seeing him n’ everyone in Daytona.Truly saddened. My deepest condolences to his family, the Foo Fighters n’their fans.”
. @TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side – Ozzy
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) March 26, 2022
Ozzy Osbourne tweeted, “. @TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side – Ozzy”
In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, his bandmates, his team, his friends and everyone that was ever touched by the music he created with @foofighters @Alanis and so many others. This is so incredibly sad. pic.twitter.com/2AUeqpaN94
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) March 26, 2022
Nickelback tweeted, “In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, his bandmates, his team, his friends and everyone that was ever touched by the music he created with @foofighters @Alanis and so many others. This is so incredibly sad.”
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.”
