At 63, Valerie Bertinelli Rediscovers Love Two Years After Heartbreaking Divorce
Valerie Bertinelli has never been just another celebrity. For decades, she’s been a familiar face on television and a warm presence in the entertainment world. What has always set her apart is the way she’s allowed fans to see her real self—both the highs and the lows.
That honesty has built a rare kind of connection. Audiences haven’t only celebrated her successes, they’ve also stood by her during the most painful chapters of her life.
One of those chapters came with her difficult split from Tom Vitale. The divorce, which ended a long and meaningful relationship, left Valerie heartbroken. Not long before that, she endured another devastating loss: the passing of her first husband, rock legend Eddie Van Halen. She shared that grief openly, letting the world in on the depth of her pain.
Through it all, Valerie never pretended to have it all together. Instead, she chose vulnerability, and in doing so, she inspired countless people facing struggles of their own.
Now, at 63, she has found something many wondered if she would ever find again—love. After years of sadness and rebuilding, Valerie’s story has taken a hopeful turn. Her resilience and openness continue to remind others that healing is possible, and that new beginnings can come even after life’s hardest losses.