Eddie Van Halen has died after a years-long battle with throat cancer. He was 65 years old.On Tuesday, October 6, the Van Halen cofounder’s 29-year-old son, Wolgang, confirmed the news via Twitter. “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,” the statement read. “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.”Wolfgang, the youngest member of Van Halen, concluded: “I love you so much, Pop.”Valerie Bertinelli, who was married to the guitarist from 1981 to 2007, retweeted her son’s announcement and tweeted.
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