Ty Pennington's Reaction To Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Co-Star's Murder Is So Sad

HGTV star Ty Pennington took to Instagram on September 25, 2024, to mourn the loss of his former co-star Eduardo Xol, marking another "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" tragedy. Pennington shared a picture of himself smiling alongside Xol and Paige Hemmis, who also worked on the ABC series, to his Instagram Story, pairing the snapshot with mournful piano music. "Devastated to hear about Eduardo's passing," read the photo's caption. "Truly the most genuine, kind soul." While Pennington hosted the controversial home reno show, Xol appeared as a designer from Seasons 2 through 8.

Xol, 58, sustained injuries from a reported stabbing on September 10 and passed away at the Desert Regional Medical Center on September 20. The Los Angeles native contacted the Palm Springs Police Department from an apartment on the morning of the 10th, with police reporting that he was in stable condition after sustaining significant injuries. While the assailant was not initially identified, police went on to arrest and charge 34-year-old Richard Joseph Gonzales in connection to the crime.

Eduardo Xol's untimely passing left a big impact on those who knew him. In a statement acquired by The Hollywood Reporter, Xol's mourning family said, "We know that his kindness has touched the lives of so many. We ask for that kindness returned now allowing our privacy to be respected as we process our grief." They also encouraged people to donate to Lupus Foundation of America in Xol's name instead of giving flowers.

On social media, one former co-worker of Xol's, Dave Holmes, wished he'd had more time to work together. "Didn't have a chance to work with you long enough, but you were always great to me, on set. Godspeed on your new journey," he posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. According to Holmes' X bio, he is an electrical contractor for the entertainment industry.

Other people on X shared their condolences. "Shocked to hear he was killed. Had such a crush on him. Had some interaction with him on Twitter. Great singer too. Sad news," one fan wrote. "Yikes! Horrible!" another person tweeted. A third person shared, "This is heartbreaking. Losing someone so talented in such a tragic way is devastating. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."