Eddie Van Halen dead: Guitar legend dies aged 65 after tragically losing battle with cancer

Eddie Van Halen may have passed away as a music legend with throngs of followers, but things were not easy for him and his family growing up in Pasadena, California.

Eddie Van Halen by briefly turning the Van Siclen Avenue subway station in Brooklyn, New York into ‘Van Halen Avenue’.The late guitarist passed away last week at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer.Street artist Adrian Wilson paid a unique tribute to Van Halen over the weekend by creating a stickered station sign in the style of the New York subway system and placing it on a wall at Van Siclen Avenue station.After he paid a similar tribute to the late US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader

Van Halen‘s music streams in the US have increased by over 1,300% since the death of the band’s guitarist Eddie Van Halen, figures have revealed.Eddie’s passing was confirmed on Tuesday (October 6) by his son, Wolfgang, who revealed that the 65-year-old had lost his long battle with throat cancer.“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 said in a statement on Twitter.“He was the best

Eddie Van Halen‘s wife, Janie Liszewski, penned an emotional tribute to the late music legend one day after he died from throat cancer.“My husband, my love, my Peep. My heart and soul have been shattered into a million pieces.

tragic death to throat cancer Tuesday.Janie Liszewski posted a moving Instagram tribute to her late husband and Van Halen guitarist Wednesday: “My heart and soul have been shattered into a million pieces,” she wrote. “I never knew it was possible to cry so many tears or feel such incredible sadness.“Our journey together has not always been an easy one but in the end and always we have a connection and love that will always be.

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Van Halen's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«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 shared.

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has described Eddie Van Halen as a guitar “supremo” who took the instrument to a “whole new level”.

Van Halen has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with throat cancer.His son Wolfgang Van Halen announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday, paying tribute to “the best father I could ever ask for”.Van Halen, a native of the Netherlands who moved to Pasadena, California, made rock and roll history as one of the most celebrated guitarists of all time.

Eddie Van Halen's death on Tuesday from a lengthy battle with cancer, the late rocker's friends and fellow musicians took to social media to remember the legendary musician and Van Halen founder.Van Halen, who founded his iconic eponymous rock group with brother Alex in 1972, is widely regarded as one of the most talented guitarists in rock history and was a consistent presence in the group through several hiatuses and lineup shifts.However, something casual fans might not know is that one of

Van Halen has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with throat cancer.His son Wolfgang Van Halen announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday, paying tribute to “the best father I could ever ask for”.Van Halen, a native of the Netherlands who moved to Pasadena, California, made rock and roll history as one of the most celebrated guitarists of all time.

Eddie Van Halen, the legendary lead guitarist for the popular hard-rock band Van Halen, died on Tuesday following a long battle with cancer. He was 65.

pic.twitter.com/kQqDV7pulRHe said: “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.

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Van Halen's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«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 shared.

a US patent to prove it — submitting what just might be the coolest diagram ever to the federal government to explain his device.The famous rocker, who died of throat cancer Tuesday, was granted US Patent. No.

who lost his battle with throat cancer Tuesday, sent chords of sadness through those touched by the legendary guitarist.The 65-year-old’s passing was confirmed via Twitter by his son Wolfgang, 29, as online tributes began pouring in for the Van Halen rocker.“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.