Heather Locklear has officially ended her engagement to longtime fiancé Chris Heisser, and she’s doing better than ever.
The 63-year-old Melrose Place star, who reconnected with Chris, her high school sweetheart, years after their teen romance, has pulled the plug on the relationship for good. They got engaged back in 2020, celebrating not just their rekindled love but also Heather’s huge milestone of one year of sobriety. At the time, the engagement felt like a fresh start, especially after years of personal struggles, including battles with substance abuse that caused their relationship to be on and off over time. Still, things seemed to turn around when Heather hit that sobriety mark and Chris was right there with her.
By 2021, Heather seemed content with their arrangement, even saying that marriage wasn’t really important to her. “I’m like, ‘You’re my man for the rest of my life, whether we get married or not,’” she told PEOPLE. “We’re together, and we love each other and support each other. And really that’s all that matters.” But somewhere between then and now, things changed quietly behind the scenes. A source close to the actress revealed the two had split “some time ago” and confirmed that Heather’s in a really good place. It wasn’t messy or dramatic, just a peaceful decision to part ways.
According to Us Weekly, Heather hasn’t even seen Chris since New Year’s, and she’s fully stepped into single life. Another insider shared that “Heather and Chris are no longer together. Heather is single and she’s ready to date again. She hasn’t seen Chris since the New Year but wishes him all the best.” Even though they’re reportedly still on friendly terms, their communication is now minimal. Heather’s putting her energy into herself these days. She’s sober, thriving, and focused on the things that actually make her happy, like gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with her 27-year-old daughter, Ava Sambora, whom she shares with ex-husband and former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. Ava’s been a huge part of Heather’s life throughout all the chaos and comebacks, and right now, it sounds like their mother-daughter bond is stronger than ever.
So while the engagement is over and another long chapter is closed, Heather’s not wasting time crying over it. She’s healthy, she’s healing, and most importantly, she’s happy. Single looks good on her, and she’s not hiding the fact that she’s ready to dip her toe back into the dating world. No drama, no regrets, just a clean break, a clear mind, and a fresh start.
