Extreme Makeover Star Dead at 58

The entertainment world was stunned this week to learn of the death of Eduardo Xol from “Extreme Makeover.”

Xol was featured on the show in its second season.

He was pronounced dead nearly a week after having been stabbed.

He’s Gone

According to the Palm Springs Police Department, a call came in on September 10 requesting help for a man who claimed he had been stabbed.

When officers arrived at the home, Xol told them he had been stabbed multiple times, but he did not identify his attacker.

Later, someone named Richard Joseph Gonzales contacted the police, claiming that he had been attacked the night before.

Police investigated the claim, then wound up arresting Gonzales for the stabbing of Xol.

According to police, the two men knew each other, but police have not yet figured out the nature of the relationship.

Xol’s family stated, "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’s friend, Richard Perez-Feria, paid tribute to his buddy online, posting, "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.

"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."

I would imagine the possible charges for Gonzalez will now include murder or manslaughter, but police have not yet commented on the progress of the investigation.