Person in history
Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen, Dutch-American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (born 1955)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2020 · October 6
Their story
Who they were
Eddie Van Halen, Dutch-American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (born 1955)
Why this date
Eddie Van Halen appears on our October 6 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Eddie Van Halen
When did Eddie Van Halen die?
October 6 2020.
Who else was born on this day?
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