Charlie Watts, the drummer for the Rolling Stones for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 80, according to a statement from his publicist.

Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family,” spokesman Bernard Doherty said in a Tuesday statement released by the band on social media. “We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.”