The National Enquirer reports that guitarist Eddie Van Halen nearly died after going on the Master Cleanse “fad diet” which caused his intestines to “explode.” He was described as “clinging to life” as he was rushed to a hospital after drinking the cayenne pepper concoction, which apparently exacerbated an acute bout of diverticulitis (inflamed/infected pouches of the intestine).
His wife and son Wolfgang were reportedly hovering at his bedside, worried for his life. Luckily, Eddie pulled through, but is expected to take up to six months to recover.