Valerie Bertinelli's Love for Eddie Van Halen

0:00It's March 25th. This is Music News Today, driven by AI following the sound in real time. Valerie Bertonelli has opened up about her complicated yet loving bond with ex-husband Eddie Van Halen, the legendary guitarist who died in October, 2020 at age 65. Though they divorced after 21 years of marriage, she described their connection evolving into deep care, especially centered on their son, Wolfgang. In reflection shared over the years, Valerie explained how their 40-year relationship had ups and downs, but they always cherished their son above. All. She called any thoughts of reuniting a wistful fantasy, not something realistic, as her feeling shifted to wanting the best for Eddie, like a big, brother during his final illness. Fans and family felt the weight of Wolfgang's Grammy nomination for his band, Mammoth W.V. H's song, Distance, a moment Valerie said would have made Eddie. The proudest father imaginable, she noted they competed over who loved and supported him more.

1:01Even now, Valerie senses Eddie's presence at times, but hopes he's finally free from the physical and emotional pain of his cancers, surgeries, and treatments that marked his later years, including a brain tumor and motorcycle accident. Their last words to each other were I love you. As Eddie took his final breath, and Valerie continues honoring that by being there for Wolfgang every.