Eduardo Xol, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition star for seven seasons straight, has been fatally stabbed. Xol was 58 years old when he was attacked at his apartment in Palm Springs, California. On September 10, 2024, Xol contacted local police early in the morning, asking for help. By the time they arrived, he was bleeding out from multiple stab wounds. They rushed him to the Desert Regional Medical Center, where he died ten days later. A man, Richard Joseph Gonzales, has been charged for his murder and is currently being held without bail in Riverside County.
American Actor and Singer
Eduardo Xol was many things, such as a singer, actor, activist, and designer. He was well-known for his work as a designer on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. He starred on the show from 2005 to 2012, during which time the show earned two Emmy Awards. His co-star, Ty Pennington, described Xol on his Instagram stories as “truly the most genuine, kind soul.” Before the show, he starred in the 1998 Spanish film ‘Bravo’. He also appeared in various Spanish telenovelas such as “La Jaula de Oro” and “Sentimientos de Oro” throughout the 90s. He was a published author of Home Sense and Extreme Entertaining Made Simple. In addition to his famous successes, he was a generous and charitable man.
Although he was a reality TV star, he was an extremely private person off-screen. He rarely posted on social media and does not seem to have left behind a partner or children. However, he had a strong bond with his family. He was especially close with his sister, who suffers from the disease known as Lupus. His family has asked the public to respect their privacy so they can grieve in peace. Eduardo Xol’s family made a statement to People where they said, “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.”
The Suspect
When police arrived at the scene of the crime, Eduardo Xol informed them he had been stabbed. Hours after responding to Xol’s call, the police received another call from Richard Gonzalez. Gonzalez is a 34-year-old man from Cathedral City. It is alleged that Xol and Gonzalez have some sort of professional relationship, but it is unclear the specifics of it. When he called in, he claimed to have been assaulted the night before. Upon further investigation, police determined Gonzalez was at the scene of the crime.
Once he was linked to Eduardo Xol’s stabbing, he was arrested and charged with attempted murder. The police booked him at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio. When Xol died from his injuries on September 20, the police issued murder charges, which were accepted by the District Attorney’s Office. He is expected to appear in court on December 18, 2024. It is still unknown whether or not Gonzalez has obtained representation or if he has been offered a plea deal.
Final Thoughts
The death of Eduardo Xol was an unexpected tragedy. The police department has not officially released Xol’s specific cause of death. When he was found and transported to the hospital, he was in stable condition. Unfortunately, ten days after he was admitted to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Many people have shared their feelings about his death, including his family and co-star, Ty Pennington. People have expressed their condolences and said Xol was beloved by many. In their statement to People, they asked for kindness to allow for them to grieve privately and process their emotions. His family has requested that, in place of flowers, people donate to the Lupus Foundation of America under Xol’s name.
