As an actress and media personality, Valerie Bertinelli has shared a lot of stories with fans over the years. Recently, the actress opened up about a recent loss. However, it was her son’s response that really made an impression on fans.
Valerie Bertinelli Is Known For A Variety Of Shows, From Touched By An Angel To Valerie’s Home Cooking
As an actress, Valerie first became known for her work on the sitcom, One Day at a Time. She later became known for her roles on shows including Touched by an Angel and Hot in Cleveland.
Outside of acting, Bertinelli also became known for her work with various Food Network programs. These include Valerie’s Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship.
Recently, Valerie took to Instagram to mourn a recent loss in her family. She had lost “Sir Henry,” a white cat she had owned for over a decade.
The share included a single image of Sir Henry. With his face shown from the side, he could be seen looking out the window.
Valerie’s Son, Wolfgang Van Halen, Also Shared His Condolences In The Comments
In a simple caption, Valerie shared, “Rest in peace, my sweet, gentle, perfect boy.” She added a dedication, “Sir Henry 2013-2026,” complete with a broken heart emoji. Valerie is especially known for his love of her furry friends, even having a special social media account meant to showcase them.
Wolfgang Van Halen, Valerie’s son with her ex-husband, the late musician Eddie Van Halen, also expressed his condolences while offering words of comfort toward his mother. He wrote, “Can’t even begin to explain how special of a cat Henry was. Love you, Ma,” adding a heart emoji. Valerie herself responded to this with a crying face emoji.

Taking to the comments, fans shared further words of condolence toward the star. Many also shared stories of loss and their furry friends. Some comments included:
- “We rescued an amazing feral gentle giant of a cat 6 years ago , and named him Wolfgang (Wolfie) after your son . I’m sooooo sorry for your loss , but Henry will be around YOU.”
- “Anybody who has lost their best pal knows the feeling. So sorry for your loss.”
- “It’s devastating when we lose our fur babies. May your angel rest in paradise.”
- “Cats connect directly to our hearts. I’m so sorry.”
- “Oh, I’m so,so sorry. Look up in your night sky, the new star is Henry. He will watch over you until you meet again.”
- “So sorry you lost your sweet Henry. He’s always there, just be still and you’ll feel his presence. I’m sure he loved you as much as you loved him.”
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