Valerie Bertinelli, 64, cared for boyfriend Mike Goodnough, 54, during an 'excruciating' time Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Ashleigh Gray For Dailymail.Com Published: 00:35 BST, 17 August 2024 | Updated: 00:43 BST, 17 August 2024 e-mail View comments Valerie Bertinelli's boyfriend Mike Goodnough has opened up about how she has supported him since the start of their relationship.

The writer, who turns 54 this month, detailed how Bertinelli, 64, showed immense compassion as his childhood friend was dying. In an Instagram post, Mike shared that he flew to Los Angeles to be with his friend at the end of his life. He explained, 'At that point, @wolfiesmom and I had only been together a few months.

Still, she knew how overwrought I was and told me I could stay with her.' Goodnough recalled, 'That week was excruciating..

. but also healing..

. it helped me find peace from losses long grieved. Valerie’s support was the reason why.

' Valerie Bertinelli's boyfriend Mike Goodnough has opened up about how she has supported him since the start of their relationship; Valerie pictured in June The writer, who turns 54 this month, detailed how Bertinelli, 64, showed immense compassion as his childhood friend was dying In his lengthy caption, he shared: 'Each night that week, when I returned from supporting my friend and his grieving mother and family, she made sure I ate. Read More Valerie Bertinelli announces social media break amid mental exhaustion 'The first night, she .