Mob Wives And More Reality Stars Remember Big Ang: 'May God Bless Her Beautiful Soul'
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On 20th February 2016
Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, the raspy-voiced bar owner who gained fame on the reality TV series "Mob Wives," died early Thursday, nearly a year after being diagnosed with throat cancer. She was 55.
Raiola died at a New York City hospital while surrounded by friends and family, said series producer Jennifer Graziano.
A statement posted from Raiola's Twitter account said she had "peacefully ended her battle with cancer."
"YOU (Her fans) were some of the most special people in her world, and she loved you immensely," said the statement. "Thank you for your love, prayers, and unconditional support of Angela right to the end."
#1 Karen Gravano, Angela 'Big Ang' Raiola and Renee Graziano
Angela 'Big Ang' Raiola's Mob Wives costars are taking to social media to honor the woman they called their "momma bear" after her passing.
Raiola died early Thursday after a difficult battle with throat, lung and brain cancer. She was 55.
#2 Farewell Message From Alicia DiMichele
"We're not here for a long time, we are here for a good time" Big Ang used to tell me this all the time, as she would point to her tattoo of the words. She would adamantly tell me this while going through my trying time, this is how she truly lived. She was always happy and positive and wanted to spread her Love to everyone around her to be happy as well. She gave so much of herself to all. She had that special gift to make everybody feel like a somebody. My boys and I adored her, she will be truly missed. Our prayers are with her family, they were all that mattered to her. May God Bless her Beautiful soulâÂœ¨#bigloveforbigang #familyovereverything @biggangvh1 @roccogarofalo @badassboss
#3 Renee Graziano also took to Instagram to honor her friend.
We will always love you .. Forever and ever Angela 💔 You are part of our family #rip #withtheangels #inabetterplace THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONDOLENCES
#4 Jenni 'JWoww' Farley With Radiola (Big Ang) and Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi
"RIP angel," former Jersey Shore star Jenni 'JWoww' Farley wrote on Instagram alongside a picture of her, Raiola and Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi.
