Eduardo Xol – a star on the popular reality TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – has died at the age of 58.
Xol appeared on seven seasons of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Credit: Angela Weiss / Getty
The star’s tragic passing has resulted in the arrest of a California man who has been accused of fatally stabbing Xol.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Xol’s family confirmed his passing, adding: “We are heartbroken at the tragic loss of our beloved Eduardo Xol. As his family, we know that his kindness has touched the lives of so many.”
“We ask for that kindness returned now allowing our privacy to be respected as we process our grief,” the statement continued. “In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made in Eduardo’s name to the Lupus Foundation of America as he spent so much of his life in the service of others.”
In his early career, Xol honed his talents as a singer and actor for projects in Latin America, before finally landing his role as a TV designer on the hit reality show. Throughout his seven seasons on the show, Xol helped to transform the homes of those in need, creating a number of feel-good television moments.
The Hollywood Reporter states that the apparent stabbing occurred on September 10 in Palm Springs, per a report from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Xol had reportedly called the Palm Springs Police Department that morning to alert them that he was in need of help.
When officers arrived, they reportedly found Xol in an apartment suffering from multiple stab wounds, a Palm Springs Police Department spokesperson told PEOPLE.
Credit: Angela Weiss / Getty
After being transported to a nearby hospital, he sadly died on September 20, according to the Riverside County Coroner. No official cause of death as been reported at this time.
Credit: Angela Weiss / Getty
After being transported to a nearby hospital, he sadly died on September 20, according to the Riverside County Coroner. No official cause of death as been reported at this time.
Xol at a Walk for Lupus event. Credit: Mark Sullivan / Getty
Gonzales is currently being held without bail at Riverside County.
Police have described Xol and Gonzales as “associates” – but the natured of the relationship is currently unclear.
Gonzales had called police shortly after the stabbing, which allowed officers to link him to the scene.
Our thoughts go out to Xol’s family, friends, and fans at this time.
