Charlie Watts dead – Legendary Rolling Stones drummer dies age 80 just weeks after pulling out of US tour

LEGENDARY Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has passed away age 80, it was confirmed today.

Watts, who has been with the band since the early 1960s heyday, pulled out of their US tour just weeks ago following an unspecified medical procedure.

It was initially reported that he was taking time to recover with the band saying they hoped to reunite with him again soon.

However his publicist confirmed today that Charlie had passed away “peacefully” surrounded by his loved ones.

Read our Charlie Watts blog below for the latest updates on his death