London ¨C Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, widely regarded as one of the coolest men in rock, a jazz enthusiast and a snappy dresser, died on Tuesday just three weeks after pulling out of the band¡¯s upcoming U.S. tour for health reasons.
He was 80 years old.
¡°It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family,¡± Watts¡¯ spokesperson said in a statement.
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