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The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes dies

The Charlatans' Jon Brookes has died.

The drummer lost his battle with brain cancer this morning (August 13) aged 44.

The English indie group confirmed the news on their official website, paying tribute to the drummer in the process.

Brookes first came across the illness when he collapsed on stage in Philadelphia in 2010, after which he received treatment for a brain tumour.

He had been working with The Charlatans on new material this year but he died "peacefully in hospital early this morning with his family at his bedside".

The Charlatans singer Tim Burgess meanwhile said on Twitter:

"Jon Brookes, my friend, our drummer and inspiration to so many, passed away this morning. We are torn apart. Love & thoughts to Jon's family."

 

 

 

 

 

Watch Jon Brookes being interviewed below: