Eddie Van Halen: 5 Things To Know About The Legendary Guitarist Dead At 65
Eddie Van Halen passed away on Oct. 6, sending shockwaves of grief throughout the music world. The 65-year-old guitar virtuoso, known for his work in the eponymous band Van Halen, succumbed to throat cancer after a prolonged battle with the disease. Eddie was reportedly surrounded by family when he passed, according to TMZ, and his son, Wolfgang Van Halen, 29, confirmed Eddie’s death in an emotional Twitter post. “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodeqik Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning.”