Extreme Makeover star Eduardo Xol has died at the age of 58
The actor was best known for his efforts on popular series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and he joined the cast in the second season.
According to reports, he died at Desert Regional Medical Center last Thursday after being stabbed in Palm Springs.
His mom confirmed his death to TMZ, while a spokesperson for the Riverside County coroner also shared the sad news.
According to the outlet, Xol was the victim of a stabbing and called the authorities for help earlier this month.
He was discovered at an apartment and a spokesperson for the Palm Springs Police Department told the publication that he had significant injuries.
Following the incident, he was taken to a local hospital on September 10, and was in a serious but stable condition.
His cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Producer and former People en Español editor Richard Pérez-Feria was among those paying tribute to Xol, and shared a lengthy message to his late friend on social media.
‘It’s nearly incomprehensible that I’m writing this post as a goodbye to someone who has been so present, so important in my life,’ he said on Instagram beside a string of pictures.
‘When I first learned that Eduardo Xol had passed, I went numb. It was impossible to process that information as it didn’t square with my thousands of experiences with him. Please don’t ask me how or why at this point…
‘What matters most is who he was: A talented, beautiful, passionate friend, brother, son and partner.
‘The millions of laughs, hopes and secrets we shared remain at the fore of my thoughts. I want to honor my dear friend and celebrate his life as one that mattered to so many. He certainly mattered to me.
‘Sending healing love at this horrific time to his circle of friends and family who loved him so. Sadly, tomorrow isn’t promised. Love each other. Rest in peace, Eduardo. #eduardoxol #rip.’
LA born Xol began his career in music and acting, and starred in some of the biggest telenovelas – including Acapulco, La Jaula de Oro and Sentimientos Ajenos.
After returning to the US, he concentrated on his passion for design and lifestyle projects, catching the eye of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition cast.
He joined the ABC series in the second season as part of the landscaping crew, beside host Ty Pennington, Ed Sanders, Paige Hemmis, Paul DiMeo.
The hit series ran on ABC between 2004 and 2012, before a spin-off presented by Jesse Tyler Ferguson ran on HGTV in 2020.
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Xol also released his Home Sense book in 2007, before dropping Extreme Entertaining Made Simple the following year.