Valerie Bertinelli Shares How She's Been Coping After Eddie Van Halen's Death

Valerie Bertinelli has recently spoken out about how she's coped with the death of her friend and ex-husband Eddie Van Halen. He passed away this October after years of battling with cancer, breaking the hearts of fans and music lovers everywhere. Bertinelli appeared on Monday's episode of Today, and became quite emotional when co-host Hoda Kotb asked how she's been doing in light of Van Halen's passing. "It's been rough," Bertinelli said, while very visibly sad. "Very bittersweet." The show shared photos of Van Halen, Bertinelli, and their son Wolfgang as she discussed the loss. "It's hard," Bertinelli added. "I've gone to text [Eddie] a few dozen times. It's like, 'Oh, no, I can't text him right now'" (via People).

Despite the couple having broken up in 2001, Van Halen and Bertinelli still remained very close over the years. Bertinelli tweeted a vintage photo of her and Van Halen upon news of his passing, writing, "40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you ... I'm so grateful Wolfie and I were able to hold you in your last moments. I will see you in our next life my love" (via Page Six).