Rock star Eddie Van Halen died of cancer
Rock star Eddie Van Halen died of cancer
Eddie Van Halen while performing in New York in 2012. - REUTERS file photo
Famous rock star Eddie Van Halen died at the age of 65 from cancer.
The passing of his son, Wolf Van Halen, was announced via Twitter at 3.26am on Tuesday.
Eddie is well known for his solo guitar playing in some iconic songs like Beat It by Michael Jackson, and his rock band Van Halen, such as Jump and Panama.
Eddie is eighth on Rolling Stone's list of greatest guitarists.
His group, Van Halen was recognized in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2007.
In addition to Wolf, the deceased left a widow.
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