Eduardo Xol Dies from Stabbing Injuries at 58

Eduardo Xol, a noted television designer famous for his work on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” passed away at the age of 58. Xol succumbed to injuries incurred during an apparent stabbing incident that occurred on September 10, according to a report by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The tragic incident took place in Palm Springs, where Xol was admitted to the Desert Regional Medical Center. His death was confirmed on Friday by the Riverside County coroner, who reported that he died at 12:19 p.m. The specific cause of death has not yet been disclosed, and inquiries have been directed to the Palm Springs Police Department, which has not provided further comments.

According to the law enforcement records, the Palm Springs Police Department was initially alerted to the assault at 5:41 a.m. on September 10. Upon their arrival, they discovered Xol in an apartment, severely injured and claiming he had been stabbed. The police soon apprehended Richard Joseph Gonzales, 34, of Cathedral City. Gonzales reported the incident himself, alleging he had been assaulted the night before and was subsequently charged with attempted murder. Following Xol’s death, authorities have sought to upgrade the charges to murder.

Xol’s family expressed their grief in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, stating, “We are heartbroken at the tragic loss of our beloved Eduardo Xol. We know that his kindness has touched the lives of so many. We ask for that kindness returned now in allowing our privacy to be respected as we process our grief.” Instead of floral tributes, the family has requested donations to be made in Xol’s name to support his lifelong dedication to serving others.

Eduardo Xol was a cherished figure in the entertainment industry, with a career that encompassed 65 episodes on ABC‘s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” from 2005 to 2012. His talents also extended into music and television across Latin America, participating in various music and video projects. Born to Mexican-American parents, he initially studied theater at UCLA and was deeply involved in the performing arts as a keyboardist and percussionist, also producing musical theater and comedy shows throughout the U.S.

The entertainment world has reacted with sadness to Xol’s passing. Richard Perez-Feria, the former editor-in-chief of People en Español, commemorated him on Instagram, describing Xol as a “talented, beautiful, passionate friend, brother, son and partner.” He added, “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.”