The video will start in 8 CancelEddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65. The legendary guitarist and founder of Van Halen had battled throat cancer for ten years. (Image: Getty Images)"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. As well as his work with Van Halen, Eddie is also known for playing the iconic solo riff in Michael Jackson's 1982 anthem Beat It. I love you Eddie Van Halen, an LA boy, a true rocker.

Source: Daily Mirror October 06, 2020 19:38 UTC