Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters Has Died Age 50: R.I.P.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died, age 50.

Taylor HawkinsThe 13th Floor just received this notice:

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.

We are awaiting word on the status of the Foo Fighters’ Australia/ New Zealand tour.