Rock legend Eddie Van Halen — the guitar god known for his astounding solos and superstar band — died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer, his family said.

The iconic Dutch-born rock-and-roll virtuoso was 65.
“I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,’’ said the musician’s son, Wolfgang, who is the band Van Halen’s bassist, on Instagram.

“He was the best father I could ever ask for,” the 29-year-old son said. “I love you so much, Pop.”

Van Halen passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. — surrounded by his son, wife Janie, ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli and brother Alex, who is the drummer in the band.