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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 — agent
By Agence France-Presse
last updated:
Aug 24,2021
In this file photo taken on July 28, 2019 The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts performs on stage during their "No Filter" tour at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Charlie Watts, drummer with legendary British rock'n'roll band The Rolling Stones, died on August 24, 2021 aged 80, according to a statement from his publicist. (Photo: AFP)
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LONDON (AFP) — Charlie Watts, the drummer of the legendary British
rock'n'roll band The Rolling Stones, died on Tuesday at the age of 80, his
publicist said.اضافة اعلان
"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," publicist Bernard Doherty said in a statement.