Remembering Taylor Hawkins: Friends and fans react to the death of the Foo Fighters drummer

A 'tragic and untimely loss'
Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters performs onstage at the after party for the Los Angeles premiere of the movie "Studio 666," starring the band, at the Fonda Theatre on February 16, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters performs onstage at the after party for the Los Angeles premiere of the movie "Studio 666," starring the band, at the Fonda Theatre on February 16, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Photo credit Rich Fury/Getty Images

The Foo Fighters announced via Twitter on Friday evening the "tragic and untimely loss" of longtime friend and drummer Taylor Hawkins at the age of 50.

The news has devastated family, friends, fellow artists and fans alike and they have all turned to the power of social media to share tributes, memories and condolences in honor of Hawkins.

Check out some of the most touching tributes below.

Mick Jagger

Ringo Starr

Brian May

Ozzy Osbourne

Axl Rose

Instagram (@mileycyrus)
Photo credit Instagram (@mileycyrus)

Miley Cyrus

Liam Gallagher

Gene Simmons

Billy Idol

Travis Barker

FINNEAS

Tom Morello

Melissa Etheridge

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