Taylor Hawkins’ wife breaks silence: ‘Unimaginable grief’

The widow of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has released her first heartbreaking statement since her husband died in March, aged just 50.

Alison Hawkins, the widow of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, has released her first statement since his untimely death at the age of 50 in March.

“My deepest thanks and admiration go out 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,” she wrote via Instagram today.

“Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief.”

Taylor Hawkins’ widow Alison has spoken of her ‘unimaginable grief’ since his passing. Picture: Getty

“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,” Alison, who has three children – Oliver, 16, Annabelle, 13 and Everleigh, 8 – with the late rocker, said.

“Taylor was honoured 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 considered every band member and the extended Foo Fighters team our family.”

The Foo Fighters are planning tribute concerts in Hawkins’ memory. Picture: AFP

Hawkins’ wife said his ‘endearing spirit will live on forever’. Picture: Getty

Alison concluded her messaging by stating that Taylor’s “endearing spirit and deep love of music” will live on forever – “through the collaborations he so enjoyed having with other musicians and the catalogue of songs he contributed to and created”.

She added: “In celebration of his life, it is now up to all of us who loved him most to honour Taylor’s legacy and the music he gave us. Thank you all again for your love and sympathy. Taylor loved all of you and we love you too.”

The Hawkins family also announced on Wednesday that the Foo Fighters will be honouring Taylor with two special tribute concerts to be held later this year.

The first show will kick off on September 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium, followed by a second show on September 27 at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

This story originally appeared on Page Six and is republished here with permission