How Van Halens Sammy Hagar Got Over His On-Stage Insecurities
Channel: Ragy Mohamed Sabry
Date: 06/10/2020

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Celebrities are reacting to the news thatEddie Van Halen, the iconicguitarist and co-founder of band Van Halen, has died. The musicians son Wolfgang announced the news onTwitter Tuesday, revealing that his father died of cancer at the age of 65. "I cant believe Im havingto write this, but my father, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning," Wolfgang wrote.  "He was the best father I could ever ask for.  Every moment Ive shared with him on and off stage was a gift. "Wolfgangs mother and Van Halens ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli also reacted to the news on Twitter, replying to her sons announcement with a string of broken heart emojis. Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagarshared a photo of himself with Van Halen on Twitter following the announcement. "Heartbroken and speechless," he wrote.  "My love to the family. "Mark Hamill expressed his condolences to Van Halens family on Twitter. "So sorry for your tragic loss @WolfVanHalen, but take solace in knowing that he will be long remembered and live on forever as one of Rocks most extraordinary guitar virtuosos," he added. Ozzy Osbourne tweetedthat Van Halen was "one of the nicest guys I ever worked with" and that he and the late musician shared many laughs. "His influence on music and especially the guitar has been immeasurable," Osbourne continued. "He was an absolute legend.  Eddie, Ill see you on the other side, my friend.  Love, Ozzy. "Keith Urban reflected on Van Halens legacy in a lengthy tribute on Instagram. "There are lots of great guitar players in the world, but very VERY few true innovators," he wrote.  "Players who seem to have arrived from a far distant planet , and who bring a completely new color to the rainbow.  Eddie Van Halen was this and so much more. "Urban added that Van Halen had "extraordinary touch, tone, and a rhythmic pocket and bounce that floated like Ali in the ring. ""He was a master of complex solos that spoke to non