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Eddie Van Halen Remembered

Music world mourns guitar legend

From the LifeMinute.TV Team

October 7, 2020

Trailblazing guitarist, songwriter, producer and co-founder of Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen lost his battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 65. The rock world as well as his family took to social media to mourn the untimely passing of the legendary musician.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.

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Son, Wolf Halen broke the heartbreaking news in a post where he poured out his love for his late father, “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.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you. You gave me the one true light in my life, our son, Wolfgang. Through all your challenging treatments for lung cancer, you kept your gorgeous spirit and that impish grin. I’m so grateful Wolfie and I were able to hold you in your last moments. I will see you in our next life my love.

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Wolf’s mother and Eddie’s ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli paid tribute as well “40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you. You gave me the one true light in my life, our son, Wolfgang. Through all your challenging treatments for lung cancer, you kept your gorgeous spirit and that impish grin. I’m so grateful Wolfie and I were able to hold you in your last moments. I will see you in our next life my love.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Heartbroken and speechless. My love to the family.

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Former Van Halen members, contemporaries and friends Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Gene Simmons, Billy Joel, Metallica, Mötley Crüe and so many others, all shared heartfelt messages with their fans.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We are enormously saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Eddie Van Halen. We considered him an inspiration, an idol, and after spending a summer together on the road in ’88, a friend. Sending love to Alex, @wolfvanhalen, and everyone in the greater VH family. #LightUpTheSky ❤️?? ? @rosshalfin

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