Eddie Van Halen dies at 65

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Eddie Van Halen, revered guitarist and co-founder of the popular rock band Van Halen, has died of cancer.

The 65-year-old Dutch-American musician had been undergoing treatment for throat cancer.

His band, Van Halen, were best known for their song Jump, which hit the top of the charts in 1984.