One of the greatest rockers of all-time lost his battle to throat cancer on Tuesday. Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen died yesterday, after what his son Wolfgang called a "long and arduous battle with cancer." He was 65.
In an article from "People" Magazine, Wolfgang added "He was the best father I could ask for. Every moment I've shared with him on and off stage was a gift. My heart is broken and I don't think I'll ever recover from this loss. I love you so much, Pop."
Wolfgang was at the hospital when Eddie passed, along with his mother Valerie Bertinelli, Eddie's brother Alex, and Eddie's current wife Janie. Eddie and Valerie were married from 1981 to 2007.