10 Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of 2022

9. Taylor Hawkins, 50

Taylor Hawkins became popular as the drummer for Foo Fighters, filling a void left by the former drummer, who had had several disagreements with Dave Grohl, the band founder. Hawkins ended up being an ideal fit for the band, matching Grohl’s boundless joy for music.

Once a member of the Foo Fighters, the artist was able to pursue his rock star fantasies, including starting his side project, the Coattail Riders, a band where he indulged his love for Cheap Trick and Queen. While the Foo Fighters remained his main gig, he kept Coattail Riders active until his unexpected death on March 25, 2022.

According to the toxicology report, the artist’s death was caused by an overdose of opium and several other drugs.