Big Ang Cancer Update: 'Mob Wives' Stars Respond To Cast Member's Tragic Passing [VIDEO]
Angela Raiola AKA Big Ang’s VH1 Mob Wives co-stars have honored her on social media just after she passed earlier this morning.
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Carla Facciolo was one of the first to respond to Big Ang’s tragic loss to cancer.
She shared a photo of her and Big Ang with the caption, “My beautiful friend is with the Angels now. Angela u will be missed more than anyone I knw! U were so loved by so many ppl.. May u rest in peace my friend. I love you & I will miss you #BigAng”
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A photo posted by Carla Facciolo (@carlafacciolo) on Feb 18, 2016 at 2:36am PST
Drita Davanzo also made it clear why she wasn’t live tweeting during the episode Wednesday night, just hours before Big Ang passed away. “#Pray4BigAng is what’s important right now…nothing else.”
I'm sry I was not involved with tonight's episode... #Pray4BigAng is what's important right now...nothing else. — Drita Davanzo (@DritaDavanzo) February 18, 2016
Karen Gravano also expressed her sadness on Instagram.
A photo posted by Karen Gravano (@karengravano) on Feb 18, 2016 at 12:49am PST
Love Majewski and Ramona Rizzo had hope that Big Ang would make it as well.
Prayers for @biggangvh1 & her family ... She's many things to many people but right now with all this all I can hear in my mind, is her talking about, is her grandson Sal .... Still praying for u A photo posted by RaMona Rizzo (@ramonarizzo) on Feb 17, 2016 at 7:26pm PST
Renee Graziano offered a few words on her Twitter page.
RIP ANGELA .. FOREVER IN MY
— Renee Graziano (@reneegraziano) February 18, 2016
Rumors swirled of Big Ang’s passing hours before it took place.
While her family cleared the air with the truth Wednesday night, Vinnie Medugno delivered an update just hours ago and revealed that she passed at 3:01 on Thursday morning. “Angela Raiola peacefully ended her battle with cancer, and was called home. She was surrounded by nothing but love from her immediate family, and closest friends. YOU, (Her fans) were some of the most special people in her world, and she loved you immensely. Thank you for your love, prayers, and unconditional support of Angela right to the very end…” See the full statement below.
This is @vinniemedugno on behalf of the family of Angela Raiola, please see below: pic.twitter.com/wiuPApr9Lw — Angela Raiola (@biggangVH1) February 18, 2016
Fans also responded to the news on Twitter.
#BigAng I'm not even going to say she was my favorite, because I know she was EVERYBODY's… https://t.co/MIwvpUhBN9
— Marisol El Bombon (@MarisolNY) February 18, 2016
I feel like I've been hit by a truck . Oh @biggangVH1 I'm going to miss the sweet tune of your voice saying "Hi my babies". #BigAng — Lataryn Rainey-Perry (@Author_Lataryn) February 18, 2016
My dad is not handling the death of Big Ang well pic.twitter.com/ThyJYXR4Mb
— MCM (@M_Marano6) February 18, 2016
Mobwives will never be the same. Rest in peace Big Ang
