October 27th 2024.
The death of Eddie Van Halen in 2020 was a heartbreaking moment for fans around the world. His brother and bandmate, Alex, recently opened up about the 70s rockstar's passing and revealed some shocking information about his final days.
On October 6, 2020, the band announced the death of their frontman at the age of 65 after a stroke. It was later revealed that Eddie had been secretly battling throat cancer, which had spread to his brain.
Alex, now 71, shared that just weeks before his death, Eddie had consumed an entire bottle of steroid pills in an attempt to feel like "Superman." The pills were given to him by doctors after he underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor. But for Eddie, the feeling of being invincible was something he constantly chased.
"We had a motto, 'If two pills are good, twenty are better,'" Alex shared in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. He reassured fans that his brother's actions were not a cry for help, but rather his way of chasing that "Superman" feeling.
Eddie was first diagnosed with cancer in 2000 and had a third of his tongue removed. He was given the all-clear in 2002, but the cancer returned years later. Despite his struggles, Eddie remained positive and even believed that his cancer was caused by his metal guitar picks rather than his heavy smoking.
His son Wolfgang confirmed his death through a heartfelt tribute, in which he expressed his love and admiration for his father. The bond between father and son was unbreakable, and Wolfgang cherished every moment he spent with Eddie on and off stage.
Eddie's death also put a halt to the band's plans for a reunion tour, with David Lee Roth returning after a long-standing feud with the late singer. However, the tour was scrapped in October after a disagreement between David and Alex almost turned physical. The band had planned to pay tribute to Eddie during their performances, similar to Queen's tribute to Freddie Mercury.
Alex still feels his brother's presence, even in the morning of his interview, and believes that wherever he is, he is at peace. The Hot For Teacher drummer concluded by saying that he will always be haunted by his brother's memory, but he knows that Eddie is in a better place now.
The loss of Eddie Van Halen will always be felt by fans and loved ones, but his legacy as a talented musician and a loving father will live on forever. Rest in peace, Eddie.
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