{"id":39770,"date":"2021-08-25T11:26:22","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T05:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/districtchronicles.com\/who-was-charlie-watts-and-what-was-his-cause-of-death\/"},"modified":"2021-08-25T11:26:26","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T05:56:26","slug":"who-was-charlie-watts-and-what-was-his-cause-of-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/districtchronicles.com\/who-was-charlie-watts-and-what-was-his-cause-of-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Who was Charlie Watts and what was his cause of death?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LEGENDARY Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has passed away at the age of 80. <\/p>\n

The Rolling Stones stalwart died just weeks after having an emergency operation.<\/p>\n

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The Rolling Stones star Charlie Watts is considered to be one of the greatest drummers of all time.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/span>Who is Charlie Watts?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Charlie Watts rose to fame when he joined the Rolling Stones in 1963. <\/p>\n

He also designed the band’s record sleeves and tour stages. <\/p>\n

In 2006 he was elected into the Modern Drummer hall of fame. <\/p>\n

Charlie was regarded as one of the greatest drummers in rock history.<\/p>\n

The beat maker helped propel The Rolling Stones to fame, and has been a stalwart in the band since they first broke through in 1963.<\/p>\n

Charlie was born in London on June 2, 1941.<\/p>\n

He is survived by his wife Shirley – who he married in 1964 – and their one child, Seraphina.<\/p>\n

The couple lived in Devon and ran a stud farm.<\/p>\n

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The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has passed away at a London hospital at the age of 80<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/span>What was his cause of death? <\/span><\/h2>\n

Watts’ publicist announced that the rock legend had passed away, but the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.<\/p>\n

In August 2021, Watts underwent a procedure for an unspecified medical issue which meant he was forced to miss part of the classic band’s US tour. Watts was replaced by Steve Jordan.<\/p>\n

At the time, bandmate Ronnie Wood insisted the planned shows would go on with or without Watts. <\/p>\n

Charlie’s publicist confirmed the rock and roll legend died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.<\/p>\n

His said in a statement: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts.<\/p>\n

“He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n