Money passes less than a year after being diagnosed
Eddie Money has died at the age of 70 following complications of esophageal cancer. The singer’s family shared the news on Friday (Sept 13th) morning, after unveiling the diagnosis last month.
“The Money Family regrets to announce that Eddie passed away peacefully early this morning,” the family says via a statement to Variety. “It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our loving husband and father. We cannot imagine our world without him. We are grateful that he will live on forever through his music.”
The “Two Tickets To Paradise” singer received the diagnosis last fall while taping the second season of his popular AXS TV reality series, Real Money. The cancer started in Money’s esophagus but has spread to other parts of his body.
“I thought I was going in for a check-up and [the doctor] told me I have cancer,” Money says in a show clip. “We found out that I had cancer and that it was stage four and that it was in my liver and my lymph nodes and a little bit in my stomach… It hit me really, really hard.”
The first episode of season two premiered last night (Thurs, Sept 12th) on AXS TV.
At the time of the announcement, Money had been recuperating from complications involving a heart valve procedure performed in June. The heart issue was a condition unrelated to his cancer.
With a career spanning over 40 years, the 70-year-old Money had long-established himself as one of rock’s most beloved entertainers. After leaving his native Brooklyn for the Berkeley music scene in the 1970’s, Money quickly rose to fame on the strength of a slew of successful albums and Top 40 hits including “Two Tickets To Paradise,” “Take Me Home Tonight,” “Shakin’,” “Think I’m In Love,” “Baby Hold On,” and many more.
Money is survived by his wife Laurie and five children.
Celebs shared their stories and condolences on social media.
RIP my friend. Memories like this and your music will live forever. Our love goes out to your wonderful family. I know you and Bill are rocking.May every cover band play an Eddie Money song tonight. #RIP #MoneyMan #HeavensRockin pic.twitter.com/rWUSrXSRb2
— Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) September 13, 2019
My heart is broken. I grew up loving Eddie’s music but then got to meet and work with him and truly fell in love. Charming doesn’t even begin to describe this warm souled man. #eddiemoney https://t.co/RxyJge5bPC
— KatieDaryl (@KatieDaryl) September 13, 2019
EDDIE MONEY RIP. So sad to hear of his passing. I remember his first album which I LOVED. A fine singer through the years. My condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/j22zMQfBXp
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) September 13, 2019
Sad news this morning
Eddie Money has passed away
Rest in peace Buddy— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) September 13, 2019
Heartbreak. Eddie Money has passed away. To the @ImEddieMoney family I am so sorry for your loss and am holding close in my heart during this difficult timehttps://t.co/kUdCzWgBu3
— Martha Quinn Ⓥ (@MarthaQuinn) September 13, 2019
My deepest condolences go out to the family & friends of @ImEddieMoney. My thoughts & prayers are with you. #EddieMoney pic.twitter.com/k9jP24vC9x
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) September 13, 2019
Bill on the passing of Eddie Money… pic.twitter.com/ske4nrHptv
— Huey Lewis (@HueyLewisNews) September 13, 2019
Eddie Money Through the Years: Photo Gallery – https://t.co/8xDPFA5WJv #GoogleAlerts
— Dee Snider?? (@deesnider) September 13, 2019
One of my favorite artists ever. I never had the opportunity to meet #eddiemoney imeddiemoney but his music and his heart will live on. RIP Eddie, Love & Respect?❤️ https://t.co/hF5iZ6pfnE
— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) September 13, 2019
Just saw that the rocker, Eddie Money passed from esophageal cancer. Two years ago, I was walking along Central Park South and a guy pops up with his hand out, “Hey, Al, I’m…” and I say, “EDDIE MONEY” we both laughed. May he #rip pic.twitter.com/L5Q4DyiEyv
— Al Roker (@alroker) September 13, 2019
Eddie Money once gave me the best advice I had in show business. I told him I was pretty sick to my stomach and looked me and said, “Go on anyway.” A true professional, true rockstar, and true friend. #RIPEddieMoney
— Danny Bonaduce (@TheDoochMan) September 14, 2019