Renowned drummer of Rolling Stones, the popular English rock band, Charlie Watts, has passed away at 80.

The deceased spokesperson broke the news in a statement shared via the band’s social media handles on Tuesday 24th August 2021. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family,” it 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. We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.”

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Watts was one of the founding members of the Rolling Stones alongside Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Brian Jones. The group had met in 1962 at a music event in London and formally established the band in 1963. Watts dazzled the music world with his unique drumming skills. He was described by many as one of the greatest drummers of his generation.

His demise comes weeks after it was revealed that the ace drummer would miss the band’s US tour dates so as to recover from an undisclosed health issue. Watt was diagnosed in 2004 with throat cancer. The drummer later recovered after undergoing a radiotherapy course.

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