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Actress Valerie Bertinellitweeteda string of broken heart emojis in response.
Bertinelli and Van Halen separated in 2001 and divorced in 2007.
However, the two remained friends, even after their relationship ended.
When Bertinelli and Van Halen started dating, their relationship was puzzling to some.
What did the good girl sitcom star see in the bad boy rocker?
At first, she just thought he was cute.
He’s a cutie,'" she told Oprah.
“This struck me as a sign of genuine chemistry.
For his part, Van Halen was equally smitten.
Despite their immediate connection, their relationship soon became troubled.
However, problems soon arose.
Bertinelli insists Van Halen’s behavior wasn’t the only issue.
As we filled out the forms at home, we each held a little vial of cocaine.
Though Bertinelli eventually gave up partying, Van Halen continued to struggle with cocaine addiction (viaToday).
Beyond the drugs, they had trouble connecting as they both fulfilled their work obligations, sometimes apart.
Infidelity also played a part, on both sides.
In 2001, the pair separated.
Bertinelli says her motivation was her son.
But after their divorce, Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli wrote their own rules.
The pair didn’t just support each other through the good times.
Bertinelli made sure to visit Van Halen while he was in treatment for cancer (viaVancouver Sun).
Bertinelli reportedly fussed over Van Halen’s hair and tried to see to it he was comfortable.
Being there for each other even after you’ve broken up?
That’s real love.
