Eddie Van Halen died at just 65 years of age on Tuesday following a long battle with throat cancer. The co-founder of iconic Eighties rock band Van Halen passed away at St.
Johns Hospital in Santa Monica, California, with his wife Janie, son Wolfgang and brother Alex by his side. Eddie's condition is said to have deteriorated over the last 72 hours with doctors discovering his cancer had spread to his brain and other organs, according to TMZ.
Following the star’s tragic death, his touching final social media post has been revealed. Eddie's final update on both Twitter and Instagram was a loving birthday message to his brother and fellow band member Alex Van Halen on May 8.
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