Full House actor John Stamos opened up about a heartbreaking final text message he received from the late musician, Taylor Hawkins, who was the drummer for the band Foo Fighters.
Hawkins and his multiple Grammy Award-winning bandmates were on tour in Colombia. They were scheduled to perform at the Festival Estéreo Picnic when he unexpectedly died on Friday.
He was 50.
On Twitter, Stamos recalled Hawkins reached out to him in a text expressing he wanted to meet again "before we die."
He wrote:
"This was Taylor Hawkins' last text to me: 'Ya We’ve yet to fully have a hang -Got a put that sh*t together before we die' Wise words from my friend- put that sh*t together!"
Stamos–who had been grieving over the untimely death of close friend and Full House co-star Bob Saget on January 9–added:
"I'm so f'king sad. Another one gone too soon."
This was Taylor Hawkins' last text to me: "Ya We\u2019ve yet to fully have a hang -Got a put that shit together before we die" Wise words from my friend- put that shit together! I'm so fucking sad. Another one gone too soon.— John Stamos (@John Stamos) 1648270986
His tweet reminded people to think twice about procrastinating with friends and loved ones.
So sorry for your loss. Good message for anyone. Tomorrow I am going to say good bye to my niece who will be taken off life support. A sad reminder we never know what life will bring and make sure those we love know it. Last night I saw your old movie Wedding Wars loved it— Michael Frye (@Michael Frye) 1648279962
I am very sorry. I\u2019m about your age, and despite abundant evidence to the contrary, we tend to think there\u2019s ample time to get around to things we haven\u2019t done. When we\u2019re right, we don\u2019t notice. When we\u2019re wrong, it\u2019s a gut punch. So sorry.— Steve (@Steve) 1648293840
I'm so sorry... Please hug your loved ones. Spend time with them because you never know when/or if, you'll ever see them again. I know, I lost my youngest daughter unexpectedly...\nLet's hold on to the memories for the ones we've lost, until we see them again. RIP— SCamachoPoggi \u2764PR\u2764NYC\ud83d\uddfd\u2764FL\u2764 (@SCamachoPoggi \u2764PR\u2764NYC\ud83d\uddfd\u2764FL\u2764) 1648289922
Ya. Do that . I lost my 23 year old son last month , a harrowing death , and our family has learned the truth that you never know how long you have with anyone.— Stephanie jennings (@Stephanie jennings) 1648437088
Just another wake up call that death doesn\u2019t revolve around our calendar or personal plans, especially when drugs are part of the equation. \n\nRIP Taylor. Hope you\u2019re rocking with Neil Peart right now.— David Wood (@David Wood) 1648430042
So sorry John to hear about the loss of yet another friend. Hold your loved ones close and remember how much we all care for you. Sending love from eastern Canada— Brenda Wheeler (@Brenda Wheeler) 1648279692
Those words have a profound meaning for me tonight. I too just found out a good friend died. Life goes by too damn fast.— Michael Gunn (@Michael Gunn) 1648271674
People offered their sympathies to the actor in mourning.
Those are some very powerful words, indeed. I feel for you during these dark times. These past few months have been hard for all of us. I hope you're doing okay, Mr. Stamos. Please remember that we all love you. Stay strong— (Account closed) (@(Account closed)) 1648273660
John, I'm so very sorry for the loss of another friend of yours. His message to you, something many of us take for granted until it's too late. Once again, I'm sorry.— Verlonda Kirchner (@Verlonda Kirchner) 1648352281
Such a shame that you didn\u2019t get the chance to hang with him before he passed. Another amazing talent gone too soon \nI\u2019m truly sorry that you\u2019re going through this pain once again..it just doesn\u2019t seem fair.\nTake care of yourself John— Kathy Lee (@Kathy Lee) 1648278721
Stay strong, I hope your ok and will be ok. Surround yourself with your love ones. We are all feeling the loss. Sending you so much love and strength. Love you so much— \ud835\udce1\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcf7\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcee\ud835\udce2\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcfb\ud835\udcf0\ud835\udcf2\ud83c\udf38 (@\ud835\udce1\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcf7\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcee\ud835\udce2\ud835\udcee\ud835\udcfb\ud835\udcf0\ud835\udcf2\ud83c\udf38) 1648271221
I'm sorry John for the loss of your friend(s).\nThis has been a rough year already for you. \nI will send you all the good vibes.— DonnaLynn Still Resistin' (@DonnaLynn Still Resistin') 1648301907
The statement added a private health provider was tending to the musician, but efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
Hawkins had previously been a touring drummer for Sass Jordan and Alanis Morissette before joining Foo Fighters in 1997–three years after the Seattle-based band was founded by frontman and former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl.
Last year, the Foo Fighters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the band's first year of eligibility.
