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Inside Rolling Stone Charlie Watts' will as he leaves £30million fortune to family
The Rolling Stones drummer and music icon Charlie Watts left a staggering £30million fortune in his will, according to new UK Probate papers.His huge fortune followed a stellar career in the music industry, which saw him become one part of one of music's biggest rock groups of all time - as well as inspiring generations of drummers.However, Charlie Watts sadly died in hospital on August 24, 2021 at the age of 80 years old.A 14-page document has since revealed who he left his fortune to following his death, including his vast collection of beloved cars - some of which were reported to have never been driven.Charlie Watts was one of rock music's biggest icons and most influential drummers.After playing the band Blues Incorporated, he met future friends and Rolling Stones stars Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones while playing in London's Rhythm and Blues clubs.Later forming The Rolling Stones in 1963, the group have since sold over 200 million records and were inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989.It is no surprise then that from his work with the group, Charlie Watts had an eye-watering fortune of over £30m at the time of his death.Last year, Charlie Watts was forced to pull out of the Rolling Stones' No Filter tour in America, to undergo surgery on his heart.However shortly after the operation, it was announced that Charlie had died at the age of 80 years old, on August 24, 2021.Announcing the news of his death, a spokesperson said at the time: "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."Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The
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