Taylor Hawkins' Wife Alison Releases First Statement After His Death

Taylor Hawkins‘ wife is thanking fans for all their love and support during this difficult time.

On Wednesday (June 8), Alison Hawkins took to social media to share her first statement after the Foo Fighters drummer’s untimely death at 50 back in March.

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“My deepest thanks and admiration go to the global Foo Fighters community and Taylor’s fans far and wide for the outpouring of love each and every one of you have shown our beloved Taylor,” Alison wrote in a statement shared on Taylor‘s Instagram. “Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief.”

She continued, “As Taylor’s wife, and on behalf of our children, I want to share how much you meant to him and how dedicated he was to ‘knocking your socks off’ during every performance. Taylor was honored to be a part of the Foo Fighters and valued his dream role in the band every minute of his 25 years with them. We consider every band member and the extended Foo Fighters team our family.”

Taylor passed away on March 25 at his hotel in Bogota, Colombia while in town to play a festival with the Foo Fighters. It was later reported that he died of “cardiovascular collapse.”

“Taylor’s endearing spirit and deep love of music will live on forever through the collaborations he so enjoyed having other musicians and the catalog of songs he contributed to and created,” Alison wrote. “In celebration of his life, it is now up to all of us who loved him most to honor Taylor’s legacy and the music he gave us.”

Alison concluded, “Thank you all again for your love and sympathy. Taylor loved all of you & we love you too. With gratitude, Alison Hawkins.”

Taylor and Alison married in 2005 and share son Oliver, 16, and daughter Annabelle, 13.