Ronnie Wood, Chad Smith and Elton John pay tribute to late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts

Yesterday (24 August) afternoon Charlie Watts, who joined The Rolling Stones in 1963, died aged 80.

The news was confirmed by his publicist in a statement, which revealed he "passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family."

Following the announcement of his passing, the music world has been paying tribute to the legendary drummer, including his bandmates Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

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— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) August 24, 2021

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— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) August 24, 2021

I love you my fellow Gemini ~ I will dearly miss you ~ you are the best pic.twitter.com/aMYTGWikxB

— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) August 25, 2021

Fellow rock drummer Chad Smith and other music legends including Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and more have also paid tribute to Watts online.

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A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company. My deepest condolences to Shirley, Seraphina and Charlotte. And of course, The Rolling Stones.

@therollingstones #CharlieWatts #RIP pic.twitter.com/9rjSSgioZL

— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 24, 2021

Paul on Charlie Watts pic.twitter.com/rn2elK6cFE

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 24, 2021

#God bless Charlie Watts we’re going to miss you man peace and love to the family Ringo pic.twitter.com/3tSFg7EMQG

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 24, 2021