The Rolling Stones paid tribute to Watts by posting a recent portrait of the drummer on the website, which stays frozen on the photo. The couple, who raised Arabian horses, have one daughter Seraphina - and a granddaughter, her 24-year-old daughter, model Charlotte Watts. Watts was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Devon.Ĭharlie Watts enjoyed the only stable family life of any of the Stones, having remained faithful to his girlfriend and then wife of over 55 years, Shirley, throughout the Stones' career. We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.ĭue to Covid protocols, the Stones were unable to attend Watts' funeral in early-September 2021. 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. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family. It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. Keith Richards' longtime collaborator and drummer, Steve Jordan was announced as Watts' understudy throughout the then-upcoming 13-city trek.Īn official statement was released which read: Fans had been showing concern when the news broke earlier this month that for the first time in his career, Watts was sitting out of a Stones tour due to an unspecified illness.

It was one year ago today - August 24th, 2021 - that that the music world was shocked to learn that Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died at the age of 80.

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