Urgent:Eddie Van Helen Rushed to the Hospital in a Critical Condition Eddie Van Halen, one of the most unique and talented guitarists in rock 'n' roll, passed away. He was sixty-five. Wolf, the son of Van Halen, verified the information on Tuesday. He posted on Twitter, "My father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, died his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning. I can not believe I am having to write this." Paraphrase "I could never have asked for a better parent than him."Every moment we spent together, both on and off stage, was a blessing," Wolf added."I do not think I will ever fully recover from this loss, and my heart is devastated." Actress Valerie Bertinelli, the ex-wife of Eddie Van Halen, posted their son's message on her own account along with heart-breaking emojis. The couple had a 20-year marriage. Van Halen passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Santa Monica, according to TMZ, which cited sources. ...