Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies aged 50 as band delivers devastating news

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Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50 and his bandmembers delivered a crushing statement. Taking to the band's official Twitter account, they wrote: "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins.MORE: Shameless star Maggie Fox dies after sudden accident "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.

Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time."WATCH: Stars gone too soon They were on tour in South America when Taylor died.

On Friday, they were due to headline Festival Estereo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia and the festival also released a statement.MORE: Kate Beckinsale says 'life can shatter' in tribute to her beloved dadMORE: Yellowstone's Kevin Costner mourns sad death of co-star and close friend with heartfelt tributeIt read: "With a broken heart, we are here to let you know of very sad news due to a very serious medical situation the Foo Fighters cannot perform tonight and they have canceled the rest of their South American tour."pic.twitter.com/ffPHhUKRT4The band delivered the devastating news It was reported that Taylor was found unresponsive in his hotel room and his body was seen being removed from the hotel late on Friday night.

MORE: Toni Braxton confirms heartbreaking news that sister Traci has died Taylor, who was married to his wife Alison, was a father to two teenage children, Oliver and Annabelle.In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins.