The band were led by singer and guitarist Paul Weller, and bass player Bruce Foxton both confirmed the death of his band mate feeling in shock and devastated.
In a statement, his family described him as a "loving husband, father and grandfather" who was "devoted to many" and will be "greatly missed". The statement added that he had "passed away peacefully on Monday evening in Woking after a short illness with family by his side".
The Jam had 18 consecutive UK top 40 singles from their debut hit in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982. Their four number one hits included "Going Underground" and of course the iconical "A Town Called Malice", including their iconical record "All Mod Cons."
Buckler and Foxton later played together in a successor band, From the Jam, while Weller continued his career with the Style Council and then as a solo artist.
Buckler had recently been forced to cancel a spoken-word tour of UK venues because of health problems. Weller said on X: "I'm shocked and saddened by Rick's passing," "I'm thinking back to us all rehearsing in my bedroom in Stanley Road, Woking. To all the pubs and clubs we played at as kids, to eventually making a record. What a journey!"
Foxton said: "I was shocked and devastated to hear the very sad news today. Rick was a good guy and a great drummer whose innovative drum patterns helped shape our songs."I'm glad we had the chance to work together as much as we did. My thoughts are with Leslie and his family at this very difficult time."
The lead singer of ska group The Bodysnatchers, which gained popularity around the same time as The Jam, also paid tribute.
The cause of Buckler's death has not yet been confirmed.
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