Eddie Van Halen — legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen — has died after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 65 years old.
Sources with direct ties to the rock star told TMZ that he passed away at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, surrounded by his wife, Janie, son of Wolfgang, and brother and drummer Alex.
After battling cancer for over 10 years and hospitalized several times over the past year, Eddie's health has deteriorated critically in the past 72 hours, according to sources. Doctors discovered that throat cancer had spread to the brain and other organs.
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— Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) October 6, 2020
“He was the best dad I could ever dream of. — wrote Wolfgang, who confirmed the news on his Twitter — Every moment that I shared with him on stage and off, was a real gift. «
“My heart is broken, and I do not think that I will ever fully recover from this loss. I love you dad».
Just when I thought 2020 couldn't get any worse, I hear Eddie Van Halen has passed. So shocking- One of the nicest, down to Earth men I have ever met and toured with. A true gent and true genius. RIP. So sad.Thoughts go out to his brother Alex, and his family. pic.twitter.com/fwIw040YMX
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) October 6, 2020
