They were married between 1981 and 2007, although it was never a solid relationship. [3] Bertinelli was married to musician Eddie Van Halen from 1981 to 2007, with whom she has one child, Wolfgang. He died with Valerie and their son next to him. Bertinelli, the third of five children born to Andrew, an executive at General Motors, and his wife Nancy, a stay at home mom, traces that difficulty back to her childhood in Wilmington,. Looking back, she says, "I know they both did the best they could. "He was only 17 months old. "It was sweet when he asked me, because he was so scared. It's finally over.". She spoke to Prevention about how cooking and romance were tied together for her and Vitale. Thankful for Family. [19][20] She has four step-children through her marriage to Vitale. Taking to Instagram, Bertinelli spoke from her heart as she penned an emotional message to her fans to mark the festive season. Tragically she never got to know one of her brothers. There's going to be stress in life, but it's your choice whether to let it affect you or not. I just want to have a marriage," Bertinelli told PEOPLE. Legal Statement. I love him. First, she examines a deed in which Maria grants the rights to her farm to her daughter and son-in-law within a week of her husbands death. Their father, Andy, worked at a GM factory there. They were married between 1981 and 2007, although it was never a solid relationship.. ", Valerie Bertinelli Celebrates Being Officially Divorced from Tom Vitale: 'Second Best Day of My Life', Valerie Bertinelli and Tom Vitale Settle Divorce Nearly 1 Year After Separating, David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/Getty; Vincent Sandoval/Getty, Valerie Bertinelli and Son Wolfgang Van Halen Celebrate Her First Thanksgiving Since Her Divorce, Valerie Bertinelli Gets Emotional as She Opens Up About Healing After Divorce: 'I Am Over It', Valerie Bertinelli Is Thankful for 'Support of My Family' on First Christmas Since Her Divorce, Valerie Bertinelli and Tom Vitale's Relationship Timeline, Valerie Bertinelli Requests Separate Trial to Validate Prenup in Divorce from Tom Vitale, Valerie Bertinelli's Estranged Husband Tom Vitale Asks for Spousal Support After Divorce Filing, Valerie Bertinelli Selling Rings, Shoes She Wore in 2011 Wedding to Tom Vitale: 'Bad Memories Attached', Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke's Relationship: A Look Back, Valerie Bertinelli 'Can't Imagine Ever Trusting Anyone' After Tom Vitale Divorce, 'Big Bang Theory' Creator Chuck Lorre Files for Divorce from 3rd Wife Arielle Lorre After 3 Years. Bertinelli told her Instagram followers that participating in dry January has allowed her to "feel" again and process some of her past trauma. [11][12] After a successful six-season run, the show's final episode aired on June 3, 2015. Valerie Bertinelli recently celebrated her 63rd birthday. She is also a popular author. Valerie opened up about how hard the loss has been for her entire family . "Now we want a good marriage. [23] In 2014, she appeared on Who Do You Think You Are? She also runs a boutique for clothing as well as home items. I wish Tom the best and I know he feels the same way about me.". Bertinelli was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Nancy (ne Carvin) and Andrew Bertinelli, a General Motors executive. They named their son after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who was Eddie Van Halens favorite composer. When it comes to Thanksgiving, Valerie Bertinelli really knows how to bring the people she loves together. "He died in the most horrible way. She had a very hard life. Bertinelli gradually gained weight over the years and joined the Jenny Craig weight-loss program through which she shed more than 50 pounds. Steven has not publicly commented on the claims. "I really wanted to share how I feel about Tom with the people I love. In 2001, Valerie Bertinelli and her first husband of over 20 years separated. In 2010, she was invited to co-host ABC TVs The View. Her attractive personality is a result of the fitness routine and lifestyle she maintains. Her father is of Italian descent and her mother is of English descent. Valerie Bertinelli on Her 2009 PEOPLE Bikini Cover: 'There's a lot of Pride and a Lot of Shame', Valerie Bertinelli Shares Throwback Photo from a Childhood Holiday: 'I Miss Our Family Ski Vacays', Wolf Van Halen Is Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Andraia Allsop: 'She Said Yes! In 2004, while still married to Van Halen, she had started dating financial planner Tom Vitale and the couple got married in 2011. Valerie Anne Bertinelli is an American actress and author. Bertinelli's request argued that their premarital agreement, signed in 2010 before the two got married, contains a "waiver of temporary and permanent spousal support.".