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
RumorsAMP™, | [February 2026 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 »- Valerie BertinelliAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Valerie Bertinelli, 65, and her partner had split up. Is the American actress really single again?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 2027.Read It »
- Alex Van HalenAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the musician, but at least he has his millions of dollars to ease the pain. 72-year-old Alex Van Halen has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.Read It »