Gavin Rossdale pays emotional tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins after his untimely death

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Gavin Rossdale has taken to Instagram with an emotional statement to share upsetting news with fans. The musician - who was married to Gwen Stefani - opened up to fans with an emotional tribute following the tragic death of Foo Fighter drummer, Taylor Hawkins, at the age of 50.MORE: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at aged 50Remembering the much-loved rocker, Gavin wrote, alongside a photo of Taylor: "What a lovely man taylor is - such a warm generous and talented spirit.

Terrible news. So much love to his family friends and band. Life is hard."WATCH: Stars gone too soon His fans rushed to comment and wrote: "I am so heartbroken," and, "I still can't believe it."News of his death sent the musical world into a tailspin on Friday when his band announced he had passed.

MORE: Daisy Lowe makes rare comment about 'rocky relationship' with dad Gavin Rossdale MORE: Gavin Rossdale and daughter Daisy Lowe: how they overcame their broken bond‌Taking to the Foo Fighters' official Twitter page, the band posted a statement.

It read: "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.A post shared by Gavin Rossdale (@gavinrossdale)Gavin paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins following his tragic death "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."MORE: Shameless star Maggie Fox dies after sudden accident MORE: Yellowstone's Kevin Costner mourns sad death of co-star and close friend with heartfelt tributeThey were on tour in South America when Taylor died.