Mob Wives' Big Ang Dead at 55 After Battle With Cancer

After giving it her all, Angela "Big Ang" Raiola has lost her battle with cancer.

The Mob Wives star passed away early Thursday morning. She was 55 years old.

Back in April 2015, Big Ang was hospitalized after doctors discovered a large throat tumor. She underwent surgery to try and remove the trouble spot. As a result, doctors told the reality star in October that she had beaten the disease. Ultimately, the cancer returned in December and had spread to her brain and right lung.

 

"It is with sad regret that we inform you that at 3:01 a.m. Angelia Raiola peacefully ended her battle with cancer, and was called home," the statement, which was posted on Twitter, read. "She was surrounded by nothing but love from her immediate family, and the closest friends. YOU, (her fans) were some of the most special people in the world, and she loved you immensely. Thank you for your love, prayers, and unconditional support of Angela right to the very end."

Big Ang's rep, Jennifer Graziano, released a statement on behalf of the family, too. "I am saddened to say that At 3:01 am Ang lost her battle with cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by friends and family. My heart is broken for her whole family - especially her children and grandchildren and I will never forget her. Her presence brought sheer happiness to anyone that was around her and I am honored to have called her a friend. Please respect her family's privacy at this time as they mourn the loss of such an amazing woman."

The death comes after the reality star faced many hurdles in her health including stage 4 lung and brain cancer. In fact, Janine Detore created a Gofundme page in early February to help fund her sister's final treatments. She also updated fans on her family member's condition.

We will miss her on reality TV VH1's Mob Wives, the former bar owner earned herself two spin-offs and even a role on Scary Movie 5.

May her soul rest in peace. Amen