Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen passes away; Jimmy Kimmel, John Mayer mourn musician's loss

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Eddie'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.

NEW YORK -- Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups and became elevated to the status of rock god, has died. He was 65.A person close to Van Halen’s family confirmed the rocker died Tuesday due to cancer.

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

Eddie died from cancer on Tuesday, with his son, Van Halen bassist Wolfgang, announcing news of his death with a statement on Twitter.Since then, figures from across the music world have been paying tribute to Eddie, who was a member of one of the world’s biggest rock bands during the 1980s. David Lee Roth, Eddie’s former bandmate, posted a short message alongside a black-and-white picture of the pair together.“What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..” David said. What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..

Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 after a ten year battle with cancer.The legendary guitarist is most well known for being the co-founder of the rock group Van Halen, which enjoyed incredible success in the 1980s.The American musician's health is said to have deteriorated quickly in the last 72 hours before his death on Tuesday, 6 October, as according to TMZ, doctors reportedly discovered the throat cancer had spread to other organs, including his brain.

Eddie Van Halen passed away at Santa Monica Hospital in California surrounded by his son Wolfgang, brother Alex and wife Janie.Eddie Van Halen’s son and band mate, Wolfgang, initially broke the devastating news, confirming his dad had lost his “lost his long and arduous battle with cancer.”Wolfgang added: "He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I've shared with him on and off stage was a gift.

Eddie Van Halen's death from cancer at the age of 65 has shaken up Hollywood and the music industry, with numerous stars quickly taking to social media to pay tribute to the legendary guitarist. Valerie Bertinelli, who was married to Van Halen from 1981-2007, replied to their son's tweet announcing the news of Van Halen's death with a series of images of broken hearts.

If things had gone differently, Eddie Van Halen might have made his mark as a pianist rather than a rock virtuoso — or, fans might prefer, Guitar God. Fortunately for at least three generations of guitar players and hard rockers, Van Halen found his future in six-strings and influenced, easily, tens of thousands of players who followed him over the course of more than 40 years, primarily through the band that bore his name.

who died Tuesday after a long battle with throat cancer at age 65, will forever live on through his raging riffs in songs like “Eruption,” “Jump” and “Panama” amongst many others.

shared a photo of Eddie Van Halen attending a Tool concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.Born Edward Lodewijk van Halen in Amsterdam, Holland on 26th January 1955, Eddie Van Halen moved to Pasadena, California aged seven in 1962 alongside his older brother Alex and parents Jan and Eugenia.Eddie and Alex formed a band they dubbed Genesis in 1972 until they found out a certain British progressive rock band shared then name.

Tributes have flooded in for the “Mozart of rock guitar” Eddie Van Halen following his death at the age of 65.

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.

Eddie Van Halen is being mourned by one of the closest people to him: his son Wolfgang Van Halen, 29, as well as other celebs who were close to him. The grief-stricken musician shared a smiling photo of his late dad, who died at the age of 65 after a battle with throat cancer on Oct.