Eddie Van Halen Mourned by Billy Idol, Valerie Bertinelli and More: ‘He Changed the Face of Rock Music’

Valerie Bertinelli has been grieving deeply and looking back on their 26-year marriage.“Valerie and Eddie had some rough times, but their love for each other never wavered,” a source says exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly. “She’s truly heartbroken.”The One Day at a Time alum, 60, met the rock star backstage at a concert in 1980.

Valerie Bertinelli is continuing to remember the good times with her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen. The 60-year-old actress took to Twitter to share a video montage of family photos that started from her pregnancy with her and Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen.The images show lots of laughs, some pretty epic hairstyles, and sweet memories.

Valerie Bertinelli is remembering the good times with her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen.

Valerie Bertinelli continued sharing sweet memories of ex-husband Eddie Van Halen on social media, two days after his tragic death from throat cancer. The Hot in Cleveland star, 60, posted a number of beautiful photos from their romance and marriage to her Instagram Stories on October 8, compiled into a slideshow. The 1982 Van Halen song “Cathedral”, which features Eddie’s masterful guitar skills, plays in the backgroun.

Valerie Bertinelli is remembering the good times with her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen.

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Eddie's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,» he shared.

Valerie Bertinelli shared moving words for ex-husband Eddie Van Halen after the rock legend died from cancer at the age of 65.Paying tribute to the Van Halen co-founder on Tuesday, Valerie hailed his spirit, and thanked him for the son they share.“40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you,” the One Day At A Time and Hot In Cleveland star wrote.

Following Eddie Van Halen‘s death on Tuesday, there has been an outpouring of condolences online in his honor, including many from those who knew him best.

Eddie Van Halen‘s widow says that her heart “shattered into a million pieces” after the rocker died on October 6. Janie Van Halen, 50, penned a beautiful tribute to her late husband on Twitter, one day after his death from throat cancer, and her anguish was palpable. Janie and Eddie had been married for 11 years before he was taken from her too soon.

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Van Halen's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,» he shared.

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has described Eddie Van Halen as a guitar “supremo” who took the instrument to a “whole new level”.

David Lee Roth, 65, is the latest star to share a touching tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died at the age of 65 on Oct. 6 after a lengthy battle with throat cancer. The on-again, off-again lead singer of Van Halen shared a black and white photo of himself standing backstage next to the late star as they held hands and smiled at the camera. “What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..” his simple yet powerful caption for the post read.

Valerie Bertinelli is remembering Eddie Van Halen, whom she was married to for 26 years.

Valerie Bertinelli is remembering her ex-husband Eddie Van Halen.

Valerie Bertinelli thanked her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, for the love he gave her in a touching tribute following his death from cancer on Tuesday, October 6.“40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you,” Bertinelli, 60, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday.