died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Van Halen's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,» he shared. «He was the best father I could ever ask for.
Every moment I've shared with him on and off stage was a gift. My heart is broken and I don't think I'll ever fully recover from this loss.
I love you so much, Pop.»The news led to an outpouring of tributes to the Van Halen founder — who was widely regarded to be one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.«Heartbroken and speechless,» Van Halen's.
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