BREAKING: Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters Drummer, Dies at 50

According to a post from the official Foo Fighters social media channels, it is being reported that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has passed away. The following statement was posted across the band’s social media pages just a few minutes ago:

The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. 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.

This is a developing story and we will continue to update when more information has been received. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Hawkins’ family and Foo Fighters band and crew at this time.