The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes passes away at 44

It’s been reported that drummer and co-founder of The Charlatans, Jon Brookes has lost his battle with cancer.

The sad news comes three years after Brookes was diagnosed with a brain tumour, having collapsed at a gig in Philidelphia back in 2010.

The announcement was made by XFM on Twitter earlier today, posting:

Sad news. Jon Brookes of @TheCharlatans has died, aged 44. #MyBeautifulFriend

— Xfm (@Xfm) August 13, 2013

Our thoughts are with Brookes’ friends and family at this time.