Valerie Bertinelli, Eddie Van Halen’s ex-wife, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram. The post featured a photo of Van Halen with her late mother and added to her recent series of posts about the late guitarist.
Apple Photos highlighted a meaningful photograph from her past. This prompt led the actress to share intimate memories of the relationship between her mother and her former husband.
“There really needs to be a warning, strong emotions incoming, when Apple photos decide to highlight a photo of the day,” Bertinelli wrote. “A flood of memories come rushing in when I see this photo. I’m talking from the moment I introduced Ed to my mom in 1980, the joy of Wolfie’s birth, the handful of arguments they would have, my effort to mediate them, and the delight in watching them laugh together. A lot of life lived together.”
Bertinelli shared a poignant memory about Van Halen’s reaction to her mother’s passing.
“I remember when Ed sent this to me. I called him the morning mom passed and it hit him really hard,” she continued. “He was crying and saying how he had just gotten to see her in AZ a couple years earlier and how grateful he was. They had a complicated relationship that was centered by mutual respect and a deep love for one another. They understood each other, even through their flaws or maybe because of them. I miss them both very much.”
Bertinelli expressed her gratitude for the relationships she shared with both her mother and Van Halen.
“Anyway, I’m gonna go off and have a good healthy cry. The kind of cry where I feel lucky to have loved and have been loved and the deep grief that goes with no longer being able to hold them and tell them that,” she concluded.
The emotional post has sparked speculation. Some suggest these personal tributes might cause discomfort for Van Halen’s widow, Janie Liszewski.
The tribute joins numerous heartfelt remembrances Bertinelli has shared since Van Halen’s passing in 2020.
A report from People revealed the shared photo was taken in 2017. The image demonstrates the lasting connection between her mother Nancy and Eddie. Their close relationship continued years after Valerie and Eddie’s 2007 divorce.
The Los Angeles Times noted Bertinelli’s description of meeting Eddie as life-changing. She emphasized their son Wolfgang as “the one true light” in her life. She remained present with Wolfgang during Eddie’s final moments as he fought cancer.
No verified reports have emerged of conflict between Bertinelli and Van Halen’s widow, Janie Liszewski. Bertinelli’s social media presence focuses on celebrating positive memories. She maintains respectful remembrances of her time with the legendary guitarist.
Wolfgang Van Halen actively supports his mother’s tributes to his father. His loving comments on her posts about Eddie highlight the family’s united approach to preserving Van Halen’s memory.
