Eddie Van Halen
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Eddie Van Halen
1955 - 2020
Eddie Van Halen was an American guitarist of Irish descent, best known as Van Halen guitarist. He died on October 6, 2020 in Santa Monica, aged 65.
Quick Facts
- Name: Eddie Van Halen
- Full name: Edward Lodewijk Van Halen
- Occupation: guitarist
- Born: January, 26 1955 in Nijmegen
- Died: October, 6 2020 in Santa Monica (aged 65)
- Citizenship: United States
- Origin: Ireland
Entourage
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- Valerie Bertinelli (1980-2007)
The latest news

Valerie BertinelliAMP™, | Valerie Bertinelli’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Wednesday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 65-year-old actress has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as she offered her Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.Read It »- Alex Van HalenAMP™, | Alex Van Halen, 72, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Musician Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its December 2025 issue out this week. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot men for the number one spot!Read It »

RumorsAMP™, | [December 2025 update] News of Eddie Van Halen’s death on October 6, 2020 stunned the world. Ever since, millions of fans worldwide have come to believe the guitarist’s death was a hoax and that he was still alive and well.Read It »- Van HalenAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Van Halen are finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2026.Read It »