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News |  31 Aug 2012 20:08 |  By RnMTeam

Eddie Van Halen undergoes emergency operation

MUMBAI: Guitar legend Edward Van Halen recently underwent an emergency stomach surgery which has forced the multi-platinum band- Van Halen- to cancel its Japan tour.

According to reports, 57 year-old Halen underwent emergency surgery for a “severe bout of diverticulitis,” a disorder of the digestive system. “No further surgeries are needed and he is expected to recover within four-six months,” it said.

Due to heath issues, Halen's November 2012 Japan tour is currently being rescheduled and the band looks forward to seeing and playing for its fans in 2013.

Halen, underwent hip replacement surgery in 1999 and  a year later, was diagnosed with tongue cancer and had to have part of his tongue removed in surgery. He was declared cancer-free in 2002 and in 2008, he had to postpone four concerts to undergo medical treatment.

The band, released their album ‘A Different kind of Truth’ in February 2012 with original singer, David Lee Roth, which was very well received by the fans. The band has sold over 80 million copies including two Diamond status albums (sales of 10 million copies) ‘Van Halen’ (1978) and ‘1984’ (1983).

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