Charlie Watts, Drummer for The Rolling Stones, Dies at Age 80

It is being reported that Charlie Watts, drummer and co-founding member of legendary rock band the Rolling Stones, has passed away at the age of 80. A statement provided by the band reads the following:

"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. 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. We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time."

Watts is survived by his wife Shirley, their daughter Serafina, and his grandchild Charlotte. Our thoughts are with the Watts family and Watts’ bandmates at this difficult time.