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Eddie Van Halen “Very Serious About Staying Sober”

by VHND — updated April 23, 2014 28 Comments

This week, a close friend of Eddie Van Halen’s told the Van Halen News Desk that Eddie is doing “fantastic”, hasn’t drank alcohol in months, and is “very serious about staying sober.” Keep it up, Eddie!

This great news coincides with a new EVH sighting posted today on TMZ.com:

Posted Aug 6th 2008 2:22PM by TMZ Staff.

Eddie Van Healthy

He survived cancer, rehab and an undisclosed medical condition that derailed his tour, but Eddie Van Halen is looking hot for teacher.

Sporting a cool new ‘do, the 53-year-old vacationed in Maui on Tuesday looking tan and fit. Who needs Jenny Craig?

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