his London publicist Bernard Doherty said in a statement to the PA news agency. The statement said: "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. READ MORE Reason Tom Cruise is in Birmingham - why movie star was at Asha's and Grand Central "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. "In May, Watts was forced to withdraw from the band's tour of the US after having an emergency operation.
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