Fans were saddened when rock legendEddie Van Halenpassed away on Oct. 6, 2020.
Bertinelli posted a sweet tribute to her ex after the news of his death broke.
“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 impish grin.
I’m so grateful Wolfie and I were able to hold you in your last moments.

“I loved Ed more than I know how to explain,” Bertinelli wrote.
“I loved his soul.”
Maybe next time, we’ll get it right.”
In the book, Bertinelli reveals intimate details about her life with Van Halen.
“We were portrayed as a mismatch,” she said.
Despite their divorce in 2007, the actress says that the two remained close.