VALERIE Bertinelli has been battling a heavy wave of heartbreaks that have left her struggling emotionally, insiders reveal.
The beloved sitcom star, best known for One Day at a Time and her food shows, has been deeply affected by her 2022 divorce from Tom Vitale.
Friends say she remains haunted by the death of her first husband, rock legend Eddie Van Halen, who passed away in 2020 after a long fight with cancer.
Why This Matters
Valerie Bertinelli’s public struggle highlights how grief, divorce and body‑image pressures affect even beloved celebrities, prompting important conversations about mental health, support networks and the stigma around emotional well‑being that can inspire fans to seek help.
Valerie was reportedly still very much attached to Eddie, the father of her son Wolfgang, despite their split in 2007 after 25 years of marriage.
Since her recent divorce, sources say Valerie has slipped into a funk, pushing away friends and losing faith in romance.
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Her struggles with body image also surfaced recently when she revealed on Drew Barrymore’s talk show that she was once dropped as a diet company ambassador after gaining weight.
Those close to her describe Valerie as a vibrant personality who lights up a room when she’s feeling herself, but currently she is weighed down by sadness.
“You get the sense that Valerie’s life hasn’t turned out like she expected and that’s so sad for her friends to witness,” an insider told Radar Online.
There are genuine concerns she could be on the brink of a breakdown if she doesn’t find a way to lift herself out of this dark patch.
Despite the gloom, Valerie’s charisma and warmth remain undeniable, leaving many hoping she’ll find a fresh spark soon.
