Eduardo Xol, who starred on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, died at 58.
The designer was declared dead at the Desert Regional Medical Center on September 20 following injuries from a reported stabbing on September 10.
Eduardo Xol Dies at 58
The family mourned the loss of Xol through a statement: “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. 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.”
Xol was discovered by police with significant injuries following a reported stabbing, and after being in serious but stable condition while he was hospitalized, but did not survive.
Xol starred in ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition between seasons 2 and 8 alongside host Ty Pennington.
Richard Pérez-Fería, Xol’s friend, also shared a heartfelt message via instagram:
“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,” Pérez-Fería wrote. “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.”
He wrote: “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.”
Suspect Arrested By Police
Since then, Richard Joseph Gonzales, a 34-year-old man from Cathedral City, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he called dispatch on the day Xol was discovered by police.
According to TMZ, Cops say they determined Gonzales was a suspect in the stabbing after further investigation, booking RG at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio — a city not far from Palm Springs. Gonzales is currently being held without bail.