Eddie Van Halen: Revered guitarist dies at 65 after cancer battle
Eddie Van Halen, revered guitarist and co-founder of the popular rock band Van Halen, has died of cancer, his son has announced.
The Dutch-American musician, 65, had been undergoing treatment for throat cancer.
His band, Van Halen, were best known for their song Jump, which hit the top of the US charts in 1984.
R.I.P.