Valerie Bertinelli has always been more than just a familiar face on television. For decades, she has been a constant in the lives of millions — admired not only for her acting talent, but also for her warmth, honesty, and her willingness to let the public share in her personal journey.

Fans have celebrated her triumphs and stood by her through heartbreak. In recent years, much of that heartbreak has played out in the public eye: the end of her marriage to Tom Vitale, and the devastating loss of her first husband, legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Valerie spoke openly about her grief, unflinching in sharing the depth of her struggles, yet determined to find peace on her own terms.