- Eduardo Xol, "Extreme Makeover" star, fatally stabbed at 58
- Richard Joseph Gonzales arrested, charged with attempted murder
- Xol's family seeks privacy, donations for Lupus Foundation
Eduardo Xol, known for his role in the early 2000s hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” has passed away at the age of 58.
According to the Riverside County (California) Sheriff’s website, Xol died on Friday, September 20, 2024, just ten days after sustaining injuries from an alleged stabbing. The incident occurred at 5:41 a.m. on September 10. He was pronounced dead at 12:19 p.m. on September 20.
On the morning of September 10, the Palm Springs Police Department received an emergency call from Xol himself. Lieutenant Gustavo Araiza of the Palm Springs Police Department stated in a report to Fox News Digital that officers arrived to find Xol with multiple significant injuries. He claimed to have been stabbed but did not disclose the identity of the attacker at that time.
Later that same day, a man named Richard Joseph Gonzales contacted police, stating he had been assaulted the previous night. Following a thorough investigation, authorities arrested Gonzales on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with Xol’s stabbing. He is currently being held without bail. Police indicated that Xol and Gonzales were likely acquaintances.
In a heartfelt statement to Fox News Digital, Xol’s family expressed their sorrow: “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 to be 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.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” for a comment regarding Xol’s passing.
