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EXCLUSIVE: How Sitcom Sweetheart Valerie Bertinelli's Endless Heartbreaks May Be Too Much for Her to Bear · Fresh Intelligence

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Valerie Burton Ellis struggles raised concerns among friends, Valerie Burton Ellie, is reportedly facing significant emotional struggles.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Sparking concern from friends who fear she may be on the brink of a breakdown, radar on line.com has learned.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Star, known for her role as Barbara Cooper in the beloved 70s, sitcom One Day at a time, and as a food show host, has experienced profound heartbreak in recent years.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Burton Ellis to mulch was 10-year marriage to financial planner Tom Vital, ended in a contentious divorce in 2022.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Compounding her struggles, she had previously mourned her first husband, rock icon Eddie Van Halen, who passed away in 2020 after a long battle with cancer.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: sources confirm that Bert and Ellie continues to grapple with her feelings for Van Halen.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The father of her only child, Wolfgang, despite their divorce in 2007 after 25 years of marriage.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Since her marriage to Vital ended, friends say the 65-year-old has fallen into a deep funk, distancing herself from those who care and losing faith in romance.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: One particularly troubling instance occurred recently when she recalled a painful memory from about 20 years ago.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: During an appearance on Drew Barrymore's talk show, she shared how a diet company fired her for gaining weight, intensifying concerns about her mental well-being.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: An insider expressed sadness over Burton Ellis current state, stating, it's incredibly sad for folks in Valerie's life to see that she slipped into this funk and is still so haunted by her past.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: They emphasized her vibrant personality, noting when she's on form she lights up a room.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But recently, there's been a noticeable heaviness in her demeanor.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Friends worry she feels finished with relationships, and has been unable to find anyone who compares to her bond with Van Halen.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You get the sense that Valerie's life hasn't turned out like she expected, and that's so sad for her friends to witness the insider added.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: There's growing concern that unless she finds a way to lift herself from this emotional slump, she could face a breakdown.
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