‘See you on the other side’: Eddie Van Halen mourned by brother Alex, David Lee Roth and more
Celebrities are reacting to the news that Eddie Van Halen, the iconic guitarist and co-founder of band Van Halen, has died.
The musician’s son Wolfgang announced the news on Twitter Tuesday, revealing that his father died of cancer at the age of 65.
“I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,” Wolfgang wrote. “He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift.”
On Thursday, Eddie’s brother and Van Halen bandmate Alex released a statement: “Hey Ed. Love you. See you on the other side. Your brother, Al,” it read.
“My heart and soul have been shattered into a million pieces,” she wrote. “I never knew it was possible to cry so many tears or feel such incredible sadness. Our journey together has not always been an easy one but in the end and always we have a connection and love that will always be. Saying goodbye is the hardest thing I have ever had to do so instead I say so long, I will see you again soon in a place with no pain or sorrow.
“Please watch over Kody and I,” she continued, referring to the couple’s dog. “We love you and miss you so very much.”
On Tuesday, Wolfgang’s mother and Van Halen’s ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli also reacted to the news on Twitter, replying to her son’s announcement with a string of broken heart emojis.
Bertinelli later posted a tribute on Instagram, sharing an old photo of herself and Van Halen with their then-baby son Wolfgang. Bertinelli and Van Halen were married from 1981 to 2007.
