Charlie Watts, the drummer for The Rolling Stones, is dead at 80 years old

Charlie Watts, the drummer for The Rolling Stones, is dead at 80 years old

The third-longest-standing member of the Rolling Stones has died to

day. He was 80 years old. Drummer Charlie Watts passed away in London with family by his side, his spokesperson said. Although his specific cause of death has not yet been shared, he did announce a “health issue” that would have prevented him from going on tour with the Stones this year. 

Apparently Watts also headed a jazz band, in a nod to his first love. Watts had garnered acclaim around the world as he helped rocket the Stones to international fame. His tenure with the band lasted nearly 60 years.

More Entertainment Headlines

This is one superhero movie you’ll want to see for the villain alone

How is Hugh Jackman so unappreciated after all of this?