Eddie Money suffered from advanced esophageal cancer, something he had been open with in the reality series "Real money", which was broadcast on the American television channel AXS. The viewers were allowed to follow him, the other family members and his fight against the disease.
He released a total of eleven albums during his career and his songs were often about his working-class upbringing on Long Island, New York. He had a small role as a guest artist in the comedy series "The King of Queens" in 2002.
Eddie Money turned 70 years old.