Key Takeaways

• The tweet suggesting Valerie’s passing gained attention, but no credible sources support it.
• Valerie shared photos from The Louvre in Paris on November 13, confirming she’s well.
• She faced personal losses, including the passing of her brother, Mark and ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen.

As of November 2024, there is no verified information suggesting that Valerie Bertinelli, the beloved American actress known for her role in “One Day at a Time,” has passed away.

This tweet quickly gained attention, prompting another user to respond:

Recent posts from Bertinelli’s official social media accounts further debunk these rumors.

On November 13, 2024, she shared photos from a visit to The Louvre in Paris, confirming she is not only alive but actively enjoying her life.

Earlier, on October 30, she posted about a minor hand injury she sustained after a small onstage mishap, demonstrating her humor and engagement with her fans.

These posts reflect her ongoing involvement in both her personal and professional life.

In her personal life, recently, on November 5, 2024, Valerie and her writer boyfriend, Mike Goodnough, ended their 10-month long-distance relationship.

As of now, Valerie Bertinelli is very much alive, actively participating in both her career and personal endeavours.

Despite recent rumors, no credible sources support claims of her passing.

Valerie continues to move forward, sharing moments from her life with her audience and engaging with fans who have long supported her journey.

Valerie Bertinelli’s Heartfelt Journey of Grief, Love, and Lasting Memories

Bertinelli’s life has been marked by significant personal losses and challenges, building her strength and emotional depth. Though she is still with us, these experiences have left a lasting impact on her.

One of the earliest tragedies in her life was the loss of her older brother, Mark, who passed away at just 17 months old after accidentally ingesting poison from a soda bottle on a friend’s farm.

This heartbreaking incident occurred while Valerie’s mother, Nancy, was pregnant with her.

Valerie only learned about her brother’s d*ath when she was a teenager, and she has since expressed deep empathy for her mother’s strength during such a dark time.

Valerie Bertinelli with her siblings (Source: Mashed)

Another significant loss in Bertinelli’s life was her ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, who passed away from cancer on October 6, 2020, at the age of 65.

Their relationship was marked by a whirlwind romance, a 20-year marriage, and an enduring friendship despite their separation in 2001 and divorce in 2007.

Valerie has spoken candidly about the profound grief she felt, noting how it helps her remember the best moments of their time together rather than focusing on the challenges.

However, her public mourning has faced criticism, or what she describes as “grief shame.” In response, Valerie has defended her right to grieve, emphasizing that Eddie was a significant part of her life and that she feels entitled to miss him deeply.

Valerie was also deeply impacted by the passing of her dear friend and Hot in Cleveland co-star, Betty White, on December 31, 2021.

The two shared a close bond developed over years of working together and enjoying memorable dinners off-set.

Through each of these profound losses of loved ones who have passed away, Valerie Bertinelli has shown strength, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to honoring their memory.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Valerie Bertinelli was born on April 23, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, to parents Nancy (née Carvin) and Andrew Bertinelli.

• Although she enrolled at Granada Hills High School, she never graduated.

• Valerie and Eddie Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang Van Halen, married Andraia Allsop in 2023.

 

I Tried Valerie Bertinelli’s Favorite No-Cook Meal—and I Will Have It on Repeat

This dinner is magically ready in 5 minutes.

Back in July, I interviewed cookbook author, actor and The Drew Barrymore Show regular Valerie Bertinelli. And genuinely, I still think about our chat in the best way. To put it simply, we were just two lovers of food talking about her favorite easy dishes and our shared love for Trader Joe’s.

Speaking of the latter, when I asked Bertinelli for her go-to pantry staples that she uses to make quick meals, one of her favorite dishes came to mind. You only need 4 ingredients to recreate this meal—all of which are available at Trader Joe’s.

“If you really don’t feel like cooking at all, get the Trader Joe’s lentils and the Trader Joe’s bruschetta mix,” she told me. “This is stuff you can make on your own, but if you don’t feel like cooking, you mix both of those together with some of their feta cheese or some of their marinated mozzarella, which is also really good. And then I’ll just rip up some basil from my garden and mix that up and that actually lasts in my fridge for three or four days, and the flavor is so good.”

I was so grateful for the step-by-step that Bertinelli gave me in our conversation. And fall is my favorite time of the year for a warm base of beans or lentils to keep me full and satisfied, so remembering this interview, I recently went to Trader Joe’s to pick up the above ingredients.

After grabbing steamed lentils, bruschetta mix and marinated mozzarella (naturally I went that route being an Italian-American), I headed home from TJ’s and whipped up this meal ASAP. Side note: if you don’t have fresh basil on hand, Trader Joe’s sells fresh basil plants that have actually held up for months in my house.

When Bertinelli said that this lunch or dinner was “super-easy stuff to put together and takes five minutes,” I admittedly thought it was a bit of an exaggeration—until I tried it for the first time. The lentils can be eaten warm or cold depending on your preference, but either way, they take just minutes to heat up as they’re pre-cooked. The rest of the ingredients just need to be added to your dish.

As a taste test, I added about ½ cup lentils, 2 marinated mozzarella balls (eating a couple more as I prepared this meal, if we’re being honest), a couple of small basil leaves and about ⅓ cup of bruschetta mix to my bowl. Admittedly, I eyeballed everything—I recommend you follow suit depending on your own preferences.

The mozzarella paired with tomatoes and basil is a known marriage, but adding a base of lentils instead of pasta is genius. The flavor is still herbaceous, cheesy and tasty while adding a bit more nutrients. Lentils are high in fiber (these lentils have 6 grams per ½ cup serving) meaning they’re great for your gut health and healthy digestion. Plus, they’re high in protein (TJ’s lentils have 10 grams per ½ cup serving) so the fiber-protein combination is bound to keep you satisfied for longer.

I have tried this recipe with TJ’s uncooked lentils, and it tasted just as delicious. It’s not as quick as the pre-cooked variety, but they’re equally comforting and include the same nutrients. I added a bit of salt, pepper and garlic while cooking the dry lentils as they are not seasoned like the cooked variety.

Overall, highly recommend Bertinelli’s no-cook dinner as I did with her easy vinaigrette recipe. I think I have to continue this series on making every Bertinelli recipe I can get my hands on, because the star’s dishes have yet to disappoint.

Valerie Bertinelli, 64, Reveals Fall-Related Injury

The TV chef has not yet followed up about how she’s faring, but there’s reason to expect a post from her about healing both physically and emotionally, considering the news about her breakup and her tendency for vulnerability online. As of Tuesday, a source told People that Bertinelli and Goodnough “are no longer in a relationship.” Bertinelli previously told the outlet that they dated long-distance and tried to see each other every three weeks, which was “challenging,” however, neither half of the couple has explained specific reasoning behind their split.

“Valerie and I are the only two people with insight into our relationship,” Goodnough told People in response to the news. “Neither of us pays much attention to chatter among people outside of it.”

The pair went public with their love in April after their friendship blossomed into romance. Bertinelli told People that it was unexpected but felt “incredibly right.” In 2022, she ended her second marriage to Tom Vitale after splitting from Eddie Van Halen in 2007. “It’s a seesaw of emotions because I was adamant I was never falling in love again,” she told People in announcing her Goodnough spark. “I was supposed to die with my six cats and my dog, and very happily live the rest of my years alone.”

Love life aside, Bertinelli has plenty of excitement on the horizon with work. We can’t wait to see what she does next and hope she feels better soon.