Death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins may be tied to drugs, Colombia police say

The surprising loss of life of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins may very well be associated to medicine, authorities mentioned.

Hawkins, 50, was discovered useless in a resort room on the Casa Medina in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, the place heartbroken followers gathered outdoors in shock.

“In accordance with these near him, the loss of life may very well be associated to the consumption of medicine,” the Metropolitan Police of Bogota mentioned in an announcement printed by a number of information shops within the South American nation and reported by the Mirror of London.

Taylor Hawkins had reportedly complained of chest pains to resort workers earlier than his passing.

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“The reason for loss of life has but to be established,” police cautioned.

Hawkins, an electrifying performer with a stage presence that projected from behind his drum package, had a historical past of recognized drug use. He overdosed on heroin in 2001 and spent per week in a coma, simply 4 years after becoming a member of the Foo Fighters, in response to The Solar.

Hawkins had complained of chest pains to resort workers, in response to experiences.

Police are seen early Saturday morning outdoors the resort the place Hawkins died.

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Folks react to the tribute paid to Hawkins in the course of the Estereo Picnic competition.

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Followers gathered outdoors the Casa Medina resort, the place Hawkins died, to pay tribute to the drummer.

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Taylor Hawkins was 50 years previous on the time of his loss of life.

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Police stand guard the resort the place drummer Taylor Hawkins was discovered useless.

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The Foo Fighters backed out of their scheduled Friday efficiency on the Picnic Stereo Competition in Bogotá shortly after saying the loss of life.

The band performed Lollapalooza Chile on March 18 and Lollapalooza Argentina on March 20. They're slated to headline Lollapalooza Brasil on Sunday.