Rolling Stones stars Mick Jagger and Keith Richards pay tribute to Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts' Rolling Stones bandmates are reacting to the news of his death at the age of 80.

Mick Jagger kept things simple when paying tribute to his longtime bandmate, sharing a photo of Watts smiling at his drum kit.

Jagger didn't include a caption in the Twitter post.

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Keith Richards kept a similar tone and shared a photo of a drum kit with a 'Closed' sign dangling off it. Richards' Facebook image also did not include a caption.

The news was announced by Watts' publicist Bernard Doherty and shared on social media by the iconic rock group.

"It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts," a statement said. "He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family."

The musician was described as "a cherished husband, father and grandfather" and "one of the greatest drummers of his generation".

Watts had previously said he wouldn't tour with the Rolling Stones' 2021 No Filter tour because of an undisclosed health issue.

"Charlie has had a procedure which was completely successful, but his doctors this week concluded that he now needs proper rest and recuperation," Variety reported at the time. "With rehearsals starting in a couple of weeks it's very disappointing to say the least, but it's also fair to say no one saw this coming."

The legendary drummer joined the Rolling Stones in 1963 and remained with the band for 60 years.

Watts is survived by his wife, Shirley, who he married in 1964 before the band shot to fame.