Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Toxicology Report Showed 10 Substances In His System
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had 10 substances in his system when he died, officials in Colombia said Saturday.
Hawkins, 50, was found dead Friday in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, after complaining about chest pain. The Foo Fighters, a popular Seattle-based rock band that formed in 1994, were scheduled to headline Lollapalooza Brazil on Sunday night.
A toxicology test taken from Hawkins' urine revealed the 10 different substances that included opioids, tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines, according to a release from the Attorney General's Office in Bogota.
"The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever,” the Foo Fighters tweeted on Friday.
“Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time,” the post added.
An exact cause of death has not been determined. The National Institute of Forensic Medicine will continue to investigate, the attorney general said.
"The District Department of Health mourns the death of this talented musician and drummer, widely recognized internationally for his work," the Bogota District Health Secretariat said in a statement. "In addition, the entity sends its message of condolences to the family, colleagues and followers."
Hawkins last performed on Sunday, March 20, when the Foo Fighters played Lollapalooza Festival in Argentina. He joined the band in 1997 and also toured with singer-songwriter Alanis Morrissette.
There has been an outpouring of condolences for Hawkins on social media.
A ferocious drummer, dedicated father, and dear friend gone far too soon.
— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) March 26, 2022
Sending love to Taylor Hawkins’ family and fans of the Foo Fighters everywhere.
So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My thoughts are with his family and the band at this time. pic.twitter.com/wueydCu5gw
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 26, 2022
A rock and roll brother has gone home too soon. My deepest condolences to his family, Dave Grohl, and the @FooFighters. Taylor played from the heart with power and joy. May he Rest In Peace. #TaylorHawkins pic.twitter.com/YcDrEfUzpF
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) March 26, 2022
God bless you Taylor Hawkins. I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/AkiRLF2L3e
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) March 26, 2022
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