Eddie Van Halen Died At 65
We are shocked and heartbroken to report that legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away today at the age of 65.
Eddie had been battling cancer in recent years, though there had recently been hopes that he had pulled through.
Although he had been a heavy smoker for years, he believed his throat cancer was linked to the metal guitar picks he had held in his mouth for more than 20 years.
Eddie is considered one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, and was a co-founder of Van Halen, which he formed with his brother Alex in 1972.
Sadly, his condition deteriorated rapidly over the past 72 hours, and he succumbed to the disease at St. John's hospital in Santa Monica, surrounded by family, including his son Wolfgang and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen.
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