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AFTER A TURBULENT FEW YEARS, THE ACTRESS HAS FINALLY FOUND PEACE AND THE MAN OF HER DREAMS

When Heather Locklear stepped out in Los Angeles on June 6, she sported a large diamond on her ring finger and a mask that read “I’m smiling.” Turns out, she has lot to smile about. At 58, the Dynasty and Melrose Place actress is newly engaged to her boyfriend Chris Heisser, also 58, a former motocross racer. The two first dated at Newbury Park High School in Los Angeles back in the ’70s (see box), reconnected more than two years ago and renewed their romance. “They are really happy together,” says a family friend.

“Her family, her parents, her siblings, Richie [Sambora, her ex] and Ava [her daughter with Sambora] are all supporting her and are excited for her.”