49+ Van Halen Death Announcement Gif. Son announces death of guitarist and founding member of band named after van halen and his brother. Throughout his career, van halen had a number of health issues including a chronic joint problem that led to hip replacement surgery in 1999.
His son wolfgang van halen announced the news on twitter on tuesday, paying tribute to the best father i could ever ask for.
I can't believe i'm having to write this, but my. (who else died on october 6?) details of death: Eddie van halen, the renowned lead guitarist of iconic rock group van halen, has died, according to a social media post by his son. Van halen's son wolfgang shared a touching memorial to his father on tuesday, confirming the heartbreaking news.