Lead guitarist of legendary rock group Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen has died aged 65.

Van Halen struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse throughout his career and developed tongue cancer in 2000. He had surgery to remove a third of his tongue and was declared cancer-free in 2002. He later developed throat cancer, which he battled for five years before eventually claiming his life.

Van Halen (the band) was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 and was credited with restoring rock to the forefront of the music scene.

The band has sold 56 million albums in the United States and more than 80 million worldwide, making them one of the best selling groups of all time.

Heartbroken and speechless. My love to the family. pic.twitter.com/MQMueMF2XO

— Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) October 6, 2020

Oh man, bless his beautiful creative heart. I love you Eddie Van Halen, an LA boy, a true rocker. I hope you jam with Jimi tonight. Break through to the other side my brother. https://t.co/XpcTlPJq9A

— Flea (@flea333) October 6, 2020

My favourite Van Halen song is this one:

What is your favourite Van Halen song?