Valerie Bertinelli returned to television for the first time since her ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, died in October.
The 60-year-old actress appeared on “Today” for a culinary segment, and host Hoda Kotb told her it was great to see her return to work.
“You have been in our hearts, we have been thinking about you. We have been thinking about your son, Wolfie. And we are wondering how you are doing right now,” she said.
“It is so good to see you too,” replied Bertinelli, getting emotional. “I don’t know why I’m crying. You know when you hear voices and see people you feel a connection with and then … you always make me cry.”
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The media personality admitted that it has been difficult to adjust to life without Van Halen.
“It has been difficult,” she said. “Very bittersweet. We’re fine. We spent the holidays together. I’ll see [son Wolf] later today. We have spent a lot of time together. “
“It’s difficult,” she continued. “I’ve texted him a few dozen times and I was like, ‘Oh, I can’t text him right now’.”
The famous guitarist died in October of cancer. He was 65 years old.
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Bertinelli and Van Halen have been married for over 20 years and share a son, Wolfgang. Despite the separation in 2007, the two remained very close.
Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen were married until 2007 and have a son together.
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She paid tribute to the musician in an Instagram post, writing: “40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you. You gave me the only true light in my life, our son, Wolfgang.”
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“Through all of your challenging lung cancer treatments, you kept your beautiful spirit and that mischievous smile. I am very grateful to Wolfie and I were able to embrace you in your last moments. I will see you in our next life, my love, “she continued.