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submitted a request to hand over the drones to Colombian police to 'support eradication operations throughout Colombia'.The US government says it wants to use drones because it minimises the risk to police in the field who are typically tasked with identifying and destroying coca plantations. These can often be protected by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and ambushes, or even dangerous wild animals such as jaguars.The request said: "Coca cultivation in Colombia remains at record highs and eradication operations in Colombia remain dangerous.

Queen legend Brian May spoke on the bond he had with his "brother".Taylor had died in Bogota, Columbia, in March while on tour with his group, aged just 50 - and Brian, who had been one of the last of his friends to speak to him, revealed that he will be sorely missed.Brian's second solo album, Another World, will be re-released imminently for the first time since 1998 and it contains a track with Taylor as the drummer.This prompted him to address the history of their friendship and how he felt about the loss."God, I wish I could have been there to help him through that, whatever it was," Brian exclaimed of his demise."[When] Taylor stepped in to do a track, [he] gave me a wonderful injection of energy, friendship, joy and light - and [now] he's gone... which is awful," he lamented.Brian confirmed that the collaboration had been one of the first album sessions Taylor had ever done."He'd only just joined the Foo Fighters, he was just a boy really and he was the biggest Queen fan in the world, which took me by surprise," he recalled fondly.He added that Taylor's endorsement of the group had introduced them to an even wider audience and made them "very cool to a lot of people"."He was an encyclopedia about Queen, absolutely incredible, he knew everything we'd ever done," Brian added in amazement."He became like a brother.

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Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Billie Eilish honored the late Taylor Hawkins during her performance at the Grammys Sunday night.

The Grammy Awards paid tribute to Foo Fighters member Taylor Hawkins on Sunday night with a touching video montage honouring the late drummer.Taylor died aged 50 on 25 March in Bogota, Columbia, in the middle of the band’s tour and was found at the time, a preliminary toxicology report has stated, with multiple drugs in his system.The Foo Fighters were scheduled to perform at the 2022 Grammy Awards, which was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, however the band pulled out following the tragic death of Taylor. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

slated to perform at the event before his unexpected death last Friday.“We will honor his memory in some way,” Jack Sussman, CBS’ executive vice president of specials, music, and live events, confirmed in a statement to Variety. “We want to figure out what is the right thing to do that is respectful to everyone involved.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins’ body has been flown home to be reunited with his family after he died of a suspected overdose.MailOnline captured images of the black casket, which was transported by the band’s tour plane, after it flew from Los Angeles to Botoga, Columbia.Taylor’s bandmate and ex-Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl was spotted looking heartbroken at LAX airport as he also arrived home. Hawkins sadly leaves behind his wife Alison and their three children, Oliver, Annabelle and Everleigh.The National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Science released the drummer’s body after an autopsy and it is suspected that the influence of drugs made the musician’s heart fail, after initial results reported ten types of drug in his urine.The report stated that opioids, marijuana and benzodiazepines were all found in his body.The rest of his bandmates flew home a day after the 50-year-old was found in his hotel room at the Four Seasons Casa Medina.Taylor reportedly began to complain of chest pains before their scheduled concert in Bogota and was found unresponsive soon after.Colombian reporter Luis Carlos Velez alleged that a police officer told prosecutors he had seen a “cocaine-like white powder”.The Attorney General’s Office said: “Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office can confirm the following after the initial autopsy on the body of Taylor Hawkins, that in the toxicology test on Taylor Hawkins’ urine 10 types of substances were preliminarily found, including marijuana, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and opioids.”They continued: “The National Institute of Forensic Medicine is continuing its medical studies to be able to completely clarify the facts that led to Taylor Hawkins death.

The Foo Fighters have confirmed that they are cancelling their upcoming tour dates following the death last weekend of drummer Taylor Hawkins.The musician, aged 50, was in Colombia when he died on Friday night, with his band due to headline the Estereo Picnic festival in the country’s capital Bogota.Hawkins had reportedly complained of chest pains and when paramedics arrived at his hotel room he was found unresponsive. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was declared dead at the scene.The band confirmed on social media last night that they were cancelling upcoming shows – including sold out dates in the UK – following Hawkins’ death.They wrote: “It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins”.“We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned”, they added.

A toxicology report has confirmed that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had opioids, marijuana, and other drugs in his system, Colombian investigators have said, via The Guardian and BBC News reports. Hawkins died in a hotel in Bogota on Friday, March 25. The cause of death remains unknown with investigators not stating whether the drugs played a factor in the death of the 50-year-old musician.

Tommy Lee spoke to Taylor Hawkins hours before he passed away.The Foo Fighters drummer died at his hotel in Colombia on Friday (March 25), at the age of 50, and Tommy revealed via social mediathat they spoke just hours before Taylor's death.The rocker wrote on Instagram: 'Right now typing words has never been sodifficult. F*********!!!! ..this hits so f***** hard!' Last words: Drummer Tommy Lee revealed on Instagram he was one of the last people to speak with the Foo Fighter's Taylor Hawkins before he died Friday in Bogota, ColombiaThe 59-year-old Motley Crue drummer shared he was one of the last people to speak with Taylor posting, 'Dude I just talked with you a few hours ago from your hotel room inColumbia before your concert.

New details have been revealed in the wake of Taylor Hawkins‘ death.

FOO Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins' initial autopsy results have revealed the musician had "chest pain" before he tragically passed away. Taylor may have suffered a heart attack, Bogota health officials appeared to signal Friday night. The Secretariat of Health issued a statement that confirmed the drummer had sparked a medical emergency after suffering “chest pains" leading to his death in a Colombian hotel room.

Foo Fighter drummer Taylor Hawkins had 10 different substances in his system at the time of his death, officials in Colombia have said.

FOO Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins' initial autopsy results have revealed the musician had "chest pain" before he passed away. Taylor may have suffered a heart attack, Bogota health officials appeared to signal Friday night. The Secretariat of Health issued a statement that confirmed the drummer had sparked a medical emergency after suffering “chest pains" leading to his death in a Colombian hotel room.

Taylor Hawkins possibly died of a heart attack, it has been reported.The world-famous rock star tragically passed away aged 50 - leading to an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians around the world.Health chiefs in Bogota have since alleged the talented musician might have passed away from a heart attack after "white powder" was reportedly discovered in his hotel room.According to a statement from the City Health Department, the drummer sparked a medical emergency after he suffered "chest pains".The department confirmed an ambulance was called to the scene, but a response team from EMI was already present at the scene and trying to deal with the incident.The star was apparently pronounced dead at the scene after attempts to revive him.The statement read: "With regards to the death of the American musician Taylor Hawkins in the neighbourhood of Chapinero, which happened on Friday night, the City Health Department states the following:"The city’s Emergency Regulation Centre received an alert about a patient with chest pain in a hotel located in the north of the city."An ambulance was sent to attend to this case.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin told fans in Mexico the band’s track Everglow was being sung in tribute to Taylor Hawkins after his death was confirmed overnight.  Hawkins died aged 50 during the band’s tour in Colombia, and was found in his hotel room in Bogota. His cause of death is as yet unknown.

before his tragic death.Nine-year-old Emma Sofia Peralta played her drum set outside the rock star's hotel to get his attention earlier this week.According to a viral post by Emma's dad, the young musician started a "campaign" to meet her idol while he stayed at a hotel in Paraguay while on tour with his band.Emma's father, named on Twitter as Julius, took to social media to share a snap of his daughter and her hero smiling together outside of the hotel on Tuesday.He penned alongside the snap: "Since my daughter found out that Foo Fighters were coming, she started a campaign to meet them."Today [Tuesday] we took her drums to play in front of the Sheraton and look who came out at her call. Dreams come true."He also posted a video of the event, where Taylor, 50, can be seen greeting the adoring crowd and taking pictures with the talented young musician.The picture ended up being one of the last pictures ever taken of the rocker, who was found dead in a hotel room in Bogota on Friday (March 25).Emma's father took to social media to grieve the legendary drummer, alongside many rock icons and Foo Fighters fans.He suggested that the little girl hadn't yet been told of the tragedy in his post on Friday night."We are devastated.

Columbian police have said that the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins “could be drug related”. The musician was found dead in a hotel room at the Casa Medina in the north of Columbia’s capital Bogota on Friday, 25 March.  In a statement shared by several Columbian newspapers, The Metropolitan Police of Bogata said: "The cause of death has yet to be established. “According to those close to him, the death could be related to the consumption of drugs.” The drummer, 50, had spoken openly in the past about drug use.

Taylor Hawkins' death may have been caused by drugs, local police forces have said.The Foo Fighters drummer died aged 50 in a hotel room, north of the capital Bogota hours before the legendary rock group were due to appear on stage in front of thousands of fans.Hours before his death, he had reportedly been complaining of chest pains to staff at his hotel.In a statement, the Metropolitan Police of Bogota, said: "The cause of death has yet to be established."According to those close to him, the death could be related to the consumption of drugs."The group confirmed the news to their fans in an emotional post, saying they were "devastated" by the heartbreaking news.Shortly after his death, El Tiempo reported that relatives claimed his death "could be associated with the consumption of narcotic substances."In a statement, the group said: "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins."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."They have since announced they would not be performing at Festival Estéreo Picnic in the capital while they grieve the loss of their drummer and close friend.Since his death was announced, celebrities across the world have paid tribute on social media.The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne said: "Taylor Hawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans.

Miley Cyrus “nearly died” after the star’s private jet was struck by lightning and was forced to make an emergency landing.On Tuesday (March 22), the songstress and her close friends with given the fright of their lives when they were travelling from Bogota, Columbia to the Paraguayan capital city of Asuncion.It is understood the 29-year-old was travelling to play at Asuncionico festival but was forced to cancel due at the last moment due to the terrifying incident.Now, the Wrecking Ball hitmaker’s sister Brandi, who was also on board during the strike, has opened up about how the group “almost died”.As she threw back a much-needed glass of champagne when they touched down, the starlet confessed: “I’m going to try not to be dramatic but we almost died.”She then charged her glass with her close friend Val Pina as she shouted: “Bottoms up!” while her pal added: “Literally almost died.”Brandi continued: “We just landed in I don’t even know where, 200 miles away from where we’re supposed to land and because lightning struck the plane so bottoms up!”The songstress shared a clip of the plane being struck by a bolt of lightening alongside a close-up shot of the injured wing of the plane where the lightning hit as she reassured her 162million followers on Instagram.She wrote: “To my fans and everyone worried after hearing about my flight to Asuncion. Our plane was caught in a major unexpected storm and struck by lightning.”“My crew, band, friends and family who were all travelling with me are safe after an emergency landing.”She added: “We were unfortunately unable to fly into Paraguay.

Miley Cyrus faced a terrifying experience when her private jet had to make an emergency landing after being hit by lightning.