Rock star Eddie Van Halen dies aged 65

In a statement shared on Twitter, Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang, said his father died on Tuesday. File image.

Revered rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer, his son has said.

Van Halen was part of the classic Van Halen line-up alongside his brother Alex, Michael Anthony on bass and David Lee Roth singing.