The Rolling Stones have confirmed the very sad news via social media that Charlie Watts passed away on Tuesday morning (August 24) in a London hospital.
The band shared the following statement from his spokesperson via Facebook, "'It is with immense sadness that we announced the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.
"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.
"We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time."
The Rolling Stones Shared Video From Hackney Diamonds Tour Launch (2024 In Review)
The Rolling Stones Launch RS No.9 Fragrance
Rolling Stones Stream 'You Got Me Rocking' From Shepherd's Bush Live Package
Queen Kwong Takes On Rolling Stones, Springsteen Classics and More With New EP
Sites and Sounds: In Memory of Dickey Betts Show Coming to Macon, GA
5 Starr: Ringo Starr - Look Up
Sites and Sounds: Music Adds to Your Caribbean Fun in Sint Maarten - Saint Martin
The Blues: Ollee Owens- Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne- more
Snot Reveal Identity Of Mystery Singer
Fatal Randy Rhoads Plane Crash Caused By Heart Attack?
Gibson and Guitar Center Team With LA Fires Relief Effort
Set It Off's Debut Album Gets Limited Edition Vinyl Reissue
Greer Have 'Had Enough' With Hiatus
Deep Purple Icon Don Airey Previews New Album With 'Tell Me'
Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman Doing Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) Today
Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Preview New Album With 'Who Was That'