Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies At 80

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA/AP) -- Charlie Watts, drummer for the iconic rock band the Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 80.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 02: Charlie Watts performs with The A,B,C,D of Boogie Woogie at Le New Morning on October 2, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns)

A representative confirmed the death to Variety Tuesday.

Earlier this month, the band announced that Watts would miss the upcoming U.S. tour to allow him to recover from an unspecified medical procedure.

A spokesperson for the musician said the procedure was "completely successful," but that Watts needs time to recuperate.

The Rolling Stones are slated to play SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Oct. 17.

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