Eddie Van Halen's first wife has broken her silence after it emerged the legendary rockstar had lost his battle to throat cancer.The famous guitarist passed away aged 65, surrounded by his family at a California hospital.Now, his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli, 60, has penned an emotional letter to her former flame who she described as her "love".Despite splitting after 26-years of marriage, the pair remained on good terms and classed one another as "dear friends".Taking to social media, she 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."The Hot in Cleveland.
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