His only child, Wolfgang Van Halen, confirmed the news on social media.
“He was the best father I could ever ask for.
Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift.
The original Van Halen lineup.Fin Costello/Redferns
My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss.
I love you so much, pop.”
Van Halen’s ex-wife,Valerie Bertinelli, replied to her son’s tweet with multiple broken hearts.
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The formerOne Day at a Timestar was married to the legendary rocker from 1981 to 2007.
Van Halen was first treated for tongue cancer in 2000 and was declared cancer-free in 2002.
But his cancer battle raged on and off throughout the years.
Eddie Van Halen was born in Amsterdam on Jan. 26, 1955.
He and his older brother, Alex, were first introduced to music as children.
The album became Diamond-certified for sales of 10 million copies.
