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| Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 | Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 |
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| The long-time drummer of the hugely successful British rock band the Rolling Stones has died at the age of 80, his publicist announced on Tuesday. Charlie Watts passed away at a London hospital while surrounded by his family. | The long-time drummer of the hugely successful British rock band the Rolling Stones has died at the age of 80, his publicist announced on Tuesday. Charlie Watts passed away at a London hospital while surrounded by his family. |
| “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts,” a spokesperson's statement shared via the Rolling Stones read. | |
| “Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of the Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation.” | |
| Tributes have been pouring in for Watts from numerous other musicians and artists, including Paul McCartney, who posted a video tribute on Twitter to the “fantastic drummer”. | |
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