The death of Eddie Van Halen has been mourned by his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli, after they remained 'dear friends' following the end of their 26-year marriage.
The renowned rocker passed away at the age of 65 after an "arduous" fight with throat cancer. Valerie, 60, took to social media to share her thoughts at his heartbreaking death, saying that she will always be "grateful" for being to able to "hold you in your last moments".
In a statement posted on social media, Valerie wrote: "40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you. "You gave me the one true light in my life, our son, Wolfgang.
Through all your challenging treatments for lung cancer, you kept your gorgeous spirit and that impish grin. "I'm so grateful Wolfie and I
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