Legendary musician Eddie Van Halen has died

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© Bang Showbiz Eddie Van Halen The legendary musician and founding member of rock band Van Halen passed away on Tuesday (06.10.20) following a “long and arduous battle” with tongue cancer, his 29-year-old son Wolfgang Van Halen has confirmed.

In a statement posted to Twitter, Wolfgang wrote: "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 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." Eddie was widely regarded as a guitar innovator and virtuoso, who led ‘Jump’ hitmakers Van.