You are a kind, gentle soul and one special talent, the Suit & Tie singer tweeted Wednesday.
You will be missed by myself and so many.
God bless you, bro.
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Timberlake tapped Blackwell, having made a name for himself drumming in Princes band, for theFutureSex/LoveSoundtour in 2006.
Other industry figures, like Blink-182s Travis Barker and bassist Nik West, also reacted to the percussionists passing.
She wrote, I visited him while in the hospital and he opened his eyes and held his drumsticks…
I had faith he would get well.
But now he has no pain.
Rest In Peace #JohnBlackwell, Barker tweeted.
Your legend will live 4ever.
One of the best to ever pick up drumsticks.
Prayers to family and friends.
Blackwell was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year that affected the use of his left arm and leg.
He sought treatments at a Florida hospital in the summer.
His wife, Yaritza, confirmed the news of his passing on Tuesday.
