Taylor Hawkins of American rock band Foo Fighters has died at the age of 50. The group released a statement regarding their bandmate’s untimely death.

The statement issued by the band reads: “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.”

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— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022

This is an ongoing breaking news story and will be updated with more information to come.

The band was scheduled to headline the first day of the Estéreo Picnic Festival in Bogotá, Colombia but have since canceled their appearance. The festival has posted a response via Twitter. According to the festival, the Foo Fighters have also canceled the rest of their South American tour which includes Lollapalooza Brazil on the 27th.

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— FestivalEstéreoPicnic (@Festereopicnic_) March 26, 2022

According to the Los Angeles Times, Hawkins was found lifeless in a hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia hours before the band was set to hit the stage at Estéreo. Consequence reported that instead of the performance, a candlelight vigil was held onstage to honor his memory.

Taylor Hawkins passed away just hours before Foo Fighters were due to play Festival Estéreo in Colombia. In lieu of the performance, candles were placed on stage to honor Hawkins. pic.twitter.com/s7GGcVK945

— Consequence (@consequence) March 26, 2022

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