“It’s been rough,” Bertinelli said, while very visibly sad.

“Very bittersweet.”

The show shared photos of Van Halen, Bertinelli, and their son Wolfgang as she discussed the loss.

Valerie Bertinelli posing

“It’s hard,” Bertinelli added.

“I’ve gone to text [Eddie] a few dozen times.

Despite the couple havingbroken up in 2001, Van Halen and Bertinelli still remained very close over the years.

Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen with son Wolfgang

I’m so grateful Wolfie and I were able to hold you in your last moments.

I will see you in our next life my love” (viaPage Six).

“We’re doing okay,” Bertinelli said onTodaywhen asked about her son.

“I’ll see him later today.

We’ve been spending a lot of time together.”

Some days are better than others" (viaPeople).

You handled him, and you were so good to him.

As a mom, thank you so much."