Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies

Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the rock group Foo Fighters, has died at the age of 50, reported DW, quoting a statement from the band.

His death was reported during the band's South American tour. They had been scheduled to play at a festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night.

No further details were immediately available, although the band said in a statement that his death was a "tragic and untimely loss."

"His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever,'' said a message on the band's official Twitter account. "Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family.''

Source: www.dailyfinland.fi