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Farewell at the barrier in front of the Hotel Casa Medina in Bogotá: Foo Fighters fans mourn Taylor Hawkins.
The longtime drummer of the American rock band died surprisingly in the hotel on March 25 at the age of only 50.
An investigation into the case has now provided initial results.
Andreas Pinzon, Fan
»I wanted to pay my last respects to one of my favorite bands and the great artist Taylor Hawkins.
Not only was he recognized worldwide as a drummer, but also because of his spirit.
He was a cheerful person that many people identified with.
He had been a member of the band since 1997, I found out last night, and now I want to say goodbye to him.«
The March 20 concert in San Isidro, Argentina was the Foo Fighters' last performance with Taylor Hawkins on drums.
On March 25, the band around former Nirvana drummer David Grohl wanted to play in Bogotá, then in Brazil, and a concert in Germany was planned for the summer.
On Friday, however, Hawkins complained of chest pains, according to initial reports, and an ambulance was called.
However, by the time he got there, Hawkins was already dead.
Sergio Rubiano, Fan
»I'm at a loss for words.
It's terrible.
Nobody expected that.«
An initial forensic examination found the musician had drugs in his blood at the time of his death - "10 different types of substances," it said - including THC, which is found in marijuana, antidepressants and opioids.
Investigators did not say whether the drugs led to the musician's death.
The Foo Fighters are considered one of the most influential alternative rock bands ever.
The band was devastated by the death of their drummer.
Taylor Hawkins leaves behind a wife and several children.