Taylor Hawkins Death: Foo Fighters Cancels Show in Colombia, Brazil, Others After Drummer Passes Away

American rock band Foo Fighters canceled their succeeding shows on Tuesday, following the death of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins.

The rock band took to Twitter to announce the cancellation of their shows, which was slated to happen in different countries, including Colombia and Brazil.

"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," the rock band said in their Twitter post, offering an apology to their fans.

Foo fighters then urged their supporters to take the time to grieve, heal, and be with their loved ones while appreciating the love and music they shared.

The announcement affected more than 50 shows the group is about to make worldwide, per Deadline.

Foo Fighters were scheduled to kick off their extended U.S.-Europe Tour and the Beale Street Music Festival that will happen in Memphis on April 29.

Deadline noted that the rock band was also set to perform at New Orleans Jazz Festival. They are also known to perform in Los Angeles, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Taylor Hawkins Death: Here's What We Know So Far

Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins, died last week while the band was set to perform in Bogota, Colombia, during the Festival Estéreo Picnic, according to CNN.

According to Bogota's secretary of health, emergency responders were notified on Friday about a patient with chest pain at a hotel located north of the city.

CNN noted that a private healthcare provider had already given treatment to the drummer, but efforts to resuscitate Hawkins were unsuccessful. The band then announced Taylor Hawkins' passing on their Twitter account.

"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," Foo Fighters said.

The band then offered their sympathies to Hawkins' wife, children, and family. They also asked the public to respect the privacy of Hawkins' loved ones following his death.

The show in Bogota, Colombia was suspended following the drummer's passing. According to concertgoer Romeo Reyes, the news about Hawkins' passing was announced 10 minutes after 11 p.m., the time when the fans gathered for the show.

CNN noted that Foo Fighters' performance in Colombia is supposed to be followed by a show in Brazil.

A preliminary report from Colombia's Attorney General's Office revealed that the urine toxicology test found at least 10 substances in Hawkins' body, including benzodiazepines and opioids.

The National Institute of Forensic Medicine is still conducting medical studies to achieve a total clarification of Taylor Hawkins' cause of death.

Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins Career

Taylor Hawkins was Alanis Morissette's drummer, during her 1995 to 1997 world tour.

Deadline highlighted that Hawkins joined the Foo Fighters in March 1997 and played a couple of tracks in the band's hit album.

Hawking then became a fan favorite, prompting him to play all the Foo Fighter's subsequent albums and tours.

Hawkins also released solo material under his name. He also performed with the Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders, in which he sang lead and played the drums.

Las Year, CNN shared that Taylor Hawkin collaborated with Dave Navarro and Chris Haney of Jane's Addiction to form a group called NHC. The group released their debut single "Intakes & Outakes" in February.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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