Is this because of bad decisions she made in her career, or because of her personal struggles?
She’s also experienced her share of heartache and relationship drama and had run-ins with the law.
“But she’s fighting a lot of demons.
The only thing she can do is go back to rehab and give it another spin.”
She has been to rehab more than 20 times, perhaps 25 times."
The source also commented on how expensive these programs were and how treatment often included detoxes.
As for what Locklear’s specific problems were?
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At the time, her representative made a comment toE!
While she was afforded some level of privacy, the publication notes that her stay was about four weeks.
It was reported that Locklear had checked into the Sierra Tucson treatment facility to focus on her mental health.
“Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression,” the actress’s spokesperson said at the time.
“I plan for this one to last.”
Unfortunately, it did not, and seven years later, in 1993, they were divorced.
A breakup is never easy, but Locklear appeared to be deeply affected by this one.
It’s mostly just sad."
However, she did not wait long before finding love again and married guitarist Richie Sambora in 1994.
Locklear would file for divorce in 2006, a move that Sambora did not see coming.
At the time, he toldABC Newsthe reports were untrue.
In contrast, Locklear’s rep made a statement about the breakup.
“This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time.”
But her recovery is hers alone, and the desire to get help had to come from her.
The news was tragic, and the anguish her loved ones were experiencing was apparent.
“[Heather] is clearly not getting the proper medical and mental health help she needs.
“She isolates herself, which only feeds into the other issues.
She has family and friends who are desperately trying to help.”
She took toInstagramto share her thoughts (or rather, she posted a quote credited to Maya Angelou).
In the caption, she wrote: “Hugs will come later!
1 year sober today!!!”
This includes the challenges she faced when trying to deal with her addiction.
Luckily, she had constant support from family and friends who wanted to see her get better.
She gave a glimpse into her mind’s inner workings with anInstagram postin 2018.
“Addiction is ferocious and will have a go at take you down.
Recovery is the best revenge,” she wrote.
“Be kind to everyone you meet, your light just might change their path.”
They were also neighbors.
But how did Richards and Locklear know each other?
The relationship between Richards and Sambora isn’t believed to have begun until after Sambora’s divorce.
(At the time,Richards and Sheen were also breaking up.)
Still, the news must have been a sting to Locklear.
“Unfortunately, our friendship had to dissolve, and I’m sad about that.
She also downplayed the friendship in an interview withUs Weeklyin 2011.
I did not steal someone’s husband,” she told Us Weekly (viaSydney Morning Herald).
“Did I date a former friend’s ex-husband?
Did I break up a marriage?
If I was still friends with [Locklear], that never would have happened with Richie.
There was no friendship anymore prior to Richie and I getting together.”
(They had known each other since high school and previously dated when they were young.)
The couple appeared in a photo together while attending a friend’s wedding as recently as June 2023.
In 2018,Page Sixreported that an assault took place in Locklear’s home in Thousand Oaks, California.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Capt.
Garo Kuredjian commented on the situation in an interview with the publication.
“We determined she had battered her boyfriend.”
When the police arrived, Heather was irate.”
We’re not sure how good they are together."
But there have also been beautiful and empowering times.
However, they did not always have success, which likely took its emotional toll on them.
“Her parents are remarkable, and they have tried so hard.
Her close friends have tried.
It is very sad.
Also, she is a really good friend to people.
For years and years.
This person isn’t her.”
So, what exactly happened, and why did the actress make headlines because of it?
The arrest happened in April 2010 for a misdemeanor hit-and-run.
(This means she never served time, nor was she taken into custody.)
However, police investigated and noted how her car had been involved in a minor incident.
“Insufficient evidence exists to establish who the driver of the vehicle was at the time of the collision.
As a result, no criminal charges will be filed.”
In a 2018 interview withEntertainment Tonight, Wagner was asked about Locklear.
The “When Calls the Heart” actor responded diplomatically, saying, “We all have our struggles.
We all do, and some of us handle them in different ways.
“She never judged me and made sure I didn’t feel alone,” she toldPeoplein 2020.
“This was so important to my mental health and helped me continue on with my life.”
Ava also spoke about how her anxiety became particularly intense in 2019, calling it “very debilitating.”
Was she content to give up her career for good?
She was also embracing her sixties.
“I’m so grateful.
I don’t really give a hoot.
I don’t give a hoot about how I look.
My parents still love me.
My daughter loves me.”
