WASHINGTON — Eduardo Xol, most known for starring in "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," has died. He was 58.
The reality TV personality died on Sept. 20, just 10 days after being injured in a stabbing attack in Southern California, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's website. The alleged stabbing took place on Sept. 10 at around 5:41 a.m. local time, per the statement released on Monday.
Xol was discovered in his apartment by Palm Springs Police with significant injuries and was later hospitalized, multiple outlets reported. A suspect named Richard Joseph Gonzales has been arrested for attempted murder in connection to the stabbing, according to the Desert Sun.
"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 man," Xol's family said in a statement shared to PEOPLE. "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.”
The 58-year-old starred in the ABC reality series "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," alongside host Ty Pennington. Xol joined the team in the show's second season and lasted through the eighth season. Aside from the reality TV show, Xol has also featured in multiple telenovelas such as "Acapulco," "Sentimientos Ajenos" and "La Jaula de Oro."
Following his death, a close friend of Xol's shared a tribute to the TV personality on social media.
"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," Richard Perez-Feria said on Instagram. "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," Perez-Feria added. "I want to honor my dear friend and celebrate his life as one that mattered to so many. 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."