Eddie Van Halen is dead, his son Wolfgang Van Halen confirmed on Tuesday on 6 October 2020. Wolfgang, the son of Eddie Van Halen and his ex-wife, Valerie Bertinelli, opened about the death of the legendary guitarist through his social media platforms.
On Instagram, 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,' he added on the Instagram post.
Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife and Wolfgang's mother, Valerie Bertinelli, shared a tweet on 6 October 2020, citing that her life entirely changed after she met Van Halen. Similarly, she relayed an emotional message noting that she and Wolfgang were there at his last moment. Also, she added that she would reunite with him in another life.
(©: Twitter/ValerieBertinelli)
Eddie Van Halen died on Tuesday after years of his struggle with cancer. He had been diagnosed with the disease for more than ten years and frequently had been in and out of the hospital.
Eddie took his last breath at St. John's Hospital at Santa Monica, in the United States. His ex-wife, Valerie Bertinelli, current spouse Jane, son Wolfgang, and brother Alex, were present during the time he demised.
His health had been running downhill; the doctors said as they found that Van Halen's lung cancer has spread to his brain and other parts of his body. With concern about his cancer, he flew to Germany and the United States for around five years for the treatment. The latest diagnosis he went through was for his intestinal issues, and went through chemo.
TMZ said that Eddie believed the reason behind his growing cancer was his habit of putting a metal pick in his mouth, which he did for more than 20 years of his career. Similarly, Eddie was an active smoker.
Wolfgang Van Halen was a part of his late father's band, Van Halen, and contributed as a bassist.
Rest In Peace, Legend.
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