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'One of the greatest': Paul McCartney, Elton John, more mourn Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts
Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY - Yesterday 2:31 PM
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Musicians are mourning the death of Charlie Watts, the drummer who provided the backbone of the Rolling Stones’ songs for more than half a century.
Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” He was 80.
“Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation," Doherty added.
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Paul McCartney reacted to the heartbreaking news in a one-minute video posted to his Twitter account.
"So sad to hear about Charlie Watts, the Stones drummer, dying. He's a lovely guy and I knew he was ill but I didn't know he was this ill," McCartney said in the video. "Lots of love to his family, his wife and kids and his extended family, and condolences to the Stones. A huge blow to them because Charlie was a rock, a fantastic drummer. Steady as a rock."
Original story: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
Musicians are mourning the death of Charlie Watts,
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