Drummer Charlie Watts, whose adept, powerful skin work propelled the Rolling Stones for more than half a century, died in London on Tuesday morning August 24, according to his spokesperson. No cause of death was cited; he was 80.

Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones Drummer, Dies at 80 (Variety)

Official by The Rolling Stones:

Why are they touring without Charlie?





Photo from the last Rolling Stones show in Miami Florida August 30, 2019 below.

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According to Sky News UK Charlie has passed away.

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Devastated.

Confirmed by UK Talk radio OMg! RIP Charlie Watts

Oh no...

Thanks for everything, Charlie!

Lost for words.

NO! It's all over now. Has to be.

Damn - rest in peace Charlie

Please tell me this is not true! Unreal - RIP Charlie...

So, so, so sad..................................shocked........

Really hard to type this...............RIP CHARLIE

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......

OMG, this is horrible

NO!!!!

JumpingKentFlash

RIP Charlie ...

Gutted beyond words

Thank you for everything, Charlie!

Wow...my condolences to all who loved him as part of the Stones and any lucky enough to call him family or friend.
Nothing but Stones on the platter tonight.



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RIP Charlie. An era is over

Let's enjoy his legacy as the tributes pour in.

Charlie's good tonight, ain't he? His memory lives on.

HBK



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Since now on, any single thunder out of the blue will make me think he’s still swinging for all of us. Thank you so much Mr. Watts!

Devastated!

Thank you Charlie!

RIP

"Well my heavy throbbers itchin' just to lay a solid rhythm down"

So sad, yet so grateful. What a life, what a contribution. RIP Charlie and sincere condolences to your family and friends. The rest of us will miss, mourn and celebrate what you gave us.

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RIP Charlie.



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I’m heartbroken. You are the greatest

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Doxa

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo please noooooooooooooooooo

Terribly sad news.

My toughts are with the whole Stones crew

There are no words to discribe this moment....

oh nooooo!!! so unreal ...

It's a sad, sad day.
Let's enjoy our dearest memories.
Love and light to all those who'll miss him.

CHARLIE! CHARLIE! CHARLIE!

Thank you.

Just as long as the guitar plays, let it steal your heart away



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