Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters Drummer, Passes Suddenly

Taylor Hawkins’ death was announced on Friday night.

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He was 50 years old.

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The band did not include a cause of death in their statement.

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Oliver Taylor Hawkins was born on February 17, 1972.

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He was the drummer for Alanis Morrissette on two tours.

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He joined the Foo Fighters on their third album, 1999’s “Nothing Left to Lose.”

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He stayed with them on the rest of their albums, including their latest “Dream Window.”

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In late 2021, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Paul McCartney.

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He also appeared in the Foo Fighters movie “Studio 666,” which was released earlier this year.

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