Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer. According to TMZ, the legendary Van Halen guitarist passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, CA with his wife Janie, his son Wolfgang, and his brother Alex by his side. Wolfgang also confirmed the sad news on Facebook:

“I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning. He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift. My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss. I love you so much, Pop.”