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My 600 Lb Life stars pay tribute to Matthew Ventress after cast member’s death

My 600 Lb Life‘s extensive cast has begun grieving publicly over the death of one of their own. While the Matthew Ventress cause of death remains unconfirmed by the former star’s family, several of Matthew’s co-stars reacted with a mixture of grief, sadness, and shock upon hearing Matthew had died. Matthew’s death was first reported…

16 and Pregnant Jordan Cashmyer has died
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16 & PREGNANT Jordan Cashmyer has died just months after her 2nd daughter’s dad passed away

We have some very sad news to report for fans of 16 and Pregnant. Season 5 mom Jordan Cashmyer has passed away just months after welcoming her second child, daughter Lyla, back in June. Making the news more tragic is that Lyla’s father, Michael, passed away in September. Jordan’s family shared the news of her…

Before the 90 Days Kimberly's mom mom Sally passed away
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BEFORE THE 90 DAYS Kimberly’s mom Sally passed away last night

90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days star Kimberly Menzies shared some sad news with her fans today. Her mother, Sally Humphrey, passed away on Monday. “My mom passed away last night,” Kim captioned an Instagram photo gallery of herself and her mom. “No one will ever understand how close her and I were. She…

LOVE AFTER LOCKUP Scott Davey died on November 12 at the age of 54
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LOVE AFTER LOCKUP Scott Davey died on November 12 at the age of 54

We have some incredibly sad news for fans of Love After Lockup and Life After Lockup fans. Lizze Kommes’ ex Scott Davey has passed away.   WE tv revealed Scott’s passing at the end of Friday night’s “Love After Lockup: Dating and Inmate” special. They shared a photo of Scott along with the message: “Shortly…

Below Deck Med Captain Mark Howard passed away
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Below Deck Med Captain Mark Howard has passed away at 65

We have some very sad news to report for fans of Below Deck: Mediterranean as Captain Mark Howard has reportedly passed away. Season 1 third stew Tiffany Copeland broke the news on twitter moments ago. “RIP Captain Mark Howard. You were a joy to be around,” Tiffany tweeted, adding a two-heart emoji. The tweet included…

Jailbirds New Orleans inmate Crystal died in June at just 37 years old
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Jailbirds New Orleans inmate Crystal died in June at just 37 years old

We have some very sad news to report for fans of the Netflix docu-series Jailbirds New Orleans. Inmate Crystal Latapie passed away in June at just 37 years old. Jailbirds New Orleans viewers will remember Crystal as the woman with braided hair who played a mother figure to fellow inmate Byrielle. If that doesn’t ring…

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RIP Gregg Leakes dead at 66 after long battle with colon cancer

Just one day after NeNe Leakes seemed to suggest that her husband was near death, the Leakes family has confirmed the sad news of Gregg Leakes dead. Gregg’s official cause of death appears to be a sudden return of the colon cancer he’d been fighting for almost four years. NeNe revealed Gregg’s fragile condition to…

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Alex Trebek once got so high on pot brownies he slept through an entire weekend

Tributes to and tales about the late, great Alex Trebek have been pouring in since the Jeopardy! host’s passing last week at age 80. There have been some great recollections of the man, whose show business career spanned seven decades. But if you haven’t yet heard the Alex Trebek pot brownies story, you’re in for…

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Alex Trebek died: Jeopardy host, TV legend passes away after long cancer battle

It’s the end of an era for the most popular American game show of all time. Jeopardy! host and pop culture icon Alex Trebek died this morning, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The 80-year-old Trebek was immediately mourned by legions of fans — including the three biggest champions in Jeopardy! history. Alex Trebek…

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My Strange Addiction Kristie episode: Unfortunate update to early reality story

We’ve got an update on the My Strange Addiction Kristie episode; unfortunately, though, it’s a sad one. Since TLC is digging up some old episodes of the early reality TV hit for a mini-marathon, we thought we’d check up on a few of the show’s cast members. And some of them — like Karmello, the…

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Coliesa McMillian’s family is asking for help with her funeral expenses

It’s been a long two weeks for the family of My 600 Lb Life cast member Coliesa McMillian, who passed away in late September from acute kidney failure and surgical complications. Since her unexpected death and the running of the Coliesa McMillian obituary, her family has also been struggling with the cost of the funeral….

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MY 600 LB LIFE What was Coliesa McMillian’s cause of death?

My 600 Lb Life Season 8 star Coliesa McMillian’s death came after a months-long battle with an assortment of ailments and post-surgery complications. Coliesa had been hospitalized several times over the past year — she actually missed her My 600 Lb Life debut due to a medically induced coma this past March — though each…

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Naya Rivera found: Glee star’s body recovered after five-day search

Breaking news of Naya Rivera found brings a tragic end to the six-day search for the actress, whose disappearance stunned the pop culture world. Anonymous Ventura County authorities confirmed the body they recovered from Lake Piru was that of Rivera, who went missing while boating with her four-year-old son on July 8th. Though the Sheriff’s…

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John Combe, the infamous ‘Sky’s The Limit’ Home Town participant, passed away at age 70

One of the most colorful and memorable people to ever cross paths with Erin and Ben Napier has sadly passed away. The Home Town John Combe episode now unfortunately doubles as a goodbye to the 70-year-old John, who moved to Laurel after spending a decade in Belize and a lifetime globetrotting before that. John made…

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My 600 Lb Life star James King died this weekend: Photos & tributes from family

We just wrote about James King a couple of weeks ago; the My 600 Lb Life star appeared to be in improved health and was celebrating the birth of his newest grandchild. Unfortunately, the man’s condition took a shocking turn for the worse since then: we’ve just learned that James King died this weekend, surrounded…

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PHOTOS What happened to Dominique Lanoise’s daughters after 600 Pound Mom?

The tragic death of Dominique Lanoise, better known as the 600 Pound Mom of TLC’s documentary special, continues to resonate almost eight years on. Dominique’s story was the first and most notorious in an unconnected series the network aired before My 600 Lb Life made its debut. And, though Dominique wasn’t a My 600 Lb…

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Murder Chose Me cancelled: ID announces surprise end to true crime hit

In a surprise announcement, Investigation Discovery has revealed that Murder Chose Me, its three-season true crime hit, won’t be back for a Season Four. But why was Murder Chose Me cancelled at all? And how did the show’s stars — most notably real-life Detective Rod Demery and John Nicholson, who portrayed Demery on the show…

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MY 600 LB LIFE Deceased cast member Lisa Fleming gets loving tribute from daughter Danielle one year after her death

Danielle Fleming, the daughter of deceased My 600 Lb Life cast member Lisa Fleming, has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late mother on the anniversary of Lisa’s death. It’s only been a year since a heart attack took Lisa’s life, and Danielle recounted her mother’s final hours with a lengthy memorial, plus several new…

Below Deck Captain Lee Rosbach's son Joshua Rosbach died of a drug overdose on July 22, 2019
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Below Deck Captain Lee’s son Joshua Lee Rosbach passes away from drug overdose

Below Deck‘s Captain Lee Rosbach shared some devastating news earlier today as he reveals that his youngest son Joshua Lee Rosbach died last week after an accidental drug overdose. The announcement came in the form of a joint statement from Captain Lee and his wife Mary Anne on Instagram, along with a photo of James….

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MY 600 LB LIFE Sean Milliken gets a final send-off with one last Where Are They Now episode

My 600 Lb Life cast member Sean Milliken’s unfortunate death earlier this year came in the middle of filming for his second Where Are They Now? episode. With that episode set to air, we’ve got new information on his cause of death, as well as Sean Milliken’s obituary, and the touching tribute of a friend…

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MY 600 LB LIFE Brianne Smith Dias mourns adopted father’s death in emotional update: ‘You were the greatest human being I’ve ever met’

We have a sad update to the story of Brianne Smith Dias, one of the breakout cast members of My 600 Lb Life Season 7. Though Brianne’s weight loss journey continues to go exceedingly well, she’s just revealed that her family is reeling from the loss of Larry Miller, the man Brianne calls her “adopted…

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MY 600 LB LIFE Aaron’s story gets a sad update with the death of his father

Unfortunately, the newest update in My 600 Lb Life Aaron’s story is a sad one. Season 7 star Aaron Washer, who celebrated one of the biggest weight losses of the year in his debut episode, recently announced the death of his father, Eugene, from what sounds like complications due to an unexpected surgery. My 600…

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How many members of the My 600 Lb Life cast have died?

How many members of the My 600 Lb Life cast have died since the show began? For years, the number was just one — and that passing appears to have been unrelated to weight gain. But a string of recent tragedies has unfortunately increased the number of people on the My 600 Lb Life death…

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How did Sean Milliken die? My 600 Lb Life star passes during unexpected hospital visit

Sean Milliken has passed away at the age of 29. The My 600 Lb Life star was one of the heaviest people ever to appear on the show at the time of his Season 4 debut, weighing just over 900 pounds when filming began. But how did Sean Milliken die? According to Sean’s father, the…

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MY 600 LB LIFE Robert’s death still resonates with fiancée Kathryn in new interview

It’s been almost a year since Robert Buchel’s My 600 Lb Life episode premiered, and over a year since his shocking death. But, as his fiancée Kathryn explains in a new interview, the My 600 Lb Life Robert’s death episode was just one more painful step in a journey that continues to this day. Robert…

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Robert Buchel’s fiancée Kathryn Lemanski on My 600 Lb Life star’s passing: ‘I’ve cracked under the pressure’

It’s been an excruciating year for Robert Buchel’s fiancée Kathryn Lemanski. The My 600 Lb Life cast member’s shocking death has taken a toll that Kathryn can hardly put into words, she told Starcasm exclusively. Robert Buchel was the first My 600 Lb Life cast member to die during filming Viewers were stunned by Robert’s…

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Final photo and obituary for Lisa from My 600 Lb Life

My 600 Lb Life‘s Lisa Fleming, one of the most polarizing and controversial figures to appear on the show’s entire run, had a heart attack and passed away unexpectedly this past summer. Though Lisa was unable to lose significant weight over the course of her episode, her daughter Danielle has since claimed that Lisa dropped…

Was YouTuber Tana Mongeau dating Mac Miller when he died?
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Was YouTuber Tana Mongeau dating Mac Miller when he died?

Acclaimed rapper Mac Miller passed away Friday from a reported drug overdose. While many people shared their tributes, polyamorous YouTube Tana Mongeau took to social media to imply she was dating Miller when he passed away. Fans are now questioning Tana about revealing this type of personal information so publicly. Tana, who has confirmed multiple…

Channing Tatum mourns the death of his best friend from childhood ‘I’ll never forget your crazy ass’
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Channing Tatum mourns the death of his best friend from childhood ‘I’ll never forget your crazy ass’

Last night Channing Tatum shared a heartfelt message on Instagram after learning that his best friend childhood had passed away. “I’ll never forget his crazy ass and how he stuck up for and protected me when I first moved to Mississippi. He’d a fought anybody. All the laughs and trouble we go in,” the actor…

Bethenny Frankel posts tribute to deceased boyfriend Dennis Shields, who died of an overdose Friday
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Bethenny Frankel posts tribute to deceased boyfriend Dennis Shields, who died of an overdose Friday

Rest In Peace my sweet babies who gave me endless unconditional love. #nowandforever A post shared by Bethenny Frankel (@bethennyfrankel) on Aug 13, 2018 at 10:03am PDT Bethenny Frankel shared a touching photo of her on-again, off-again boyfriend of several years, Dennis Shields, after he died on an opiate overdose Friday at age 51. The…

Farrah Abraham and Sophia's dog Blue dies
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VIDEO Farrah Abraham’s dog Blue dies, she reveals plans to have him stuffed in emotional post

Former Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham shared some very sad news with her fans last night as her and daughter Sophia’s five-year-old Pomeranian Blue passed away unexpectedly. Farrah shared the news in a lengthy written post as well as an emotional selfie video of her and Sophia with Blue after he passed away. “We lost…

LADIES OF LONDON star Annabelle Neilson has died at the age of 49
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LADIES OF LONDON star Annabelle Neilson has died at the age of 49

One of the original cast members of the Ladies of London, Annabelle Neilson, has passed away. People broke the news earlier today but no other details were provided. The cause of Annabelle’s death is still unknown. We first introduced you to Annabelle when the Ladies of London premiered in 2014. This was her bio: Model…

PHOTOS Who was Lisa Vanderpump’s brother Mark? Sibling dead of alleged drug overdose
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PHOTOS Who was Lisa Vanderpump’s brother Mark? Sibling dead of alleged drug overdose

It’s a sad day for Lisa Vanderpump, her family, and Vanderpump Rules fans everywhere. Mark Vanderpump, a DJ and restaurateur, is reportedly dead of an overdose at age 59. According to UK tabloid the Daily Mail, to whom Lisa gave an official statement, Mark’s body was found at his Gloucestershire home on April 30. Apparently,…

VANDERPUMP RULES: Jax Taylor’s tragedy and how he convinced Brittany to date him again
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VANDERPUMP RULES: Jax Taylor’s tragedy and how he convinced Brittany to date him again

The Vanderpump Rules reunion, which airs Monday night 9/8c, is a very emotional one for bad boy Jax Taylor. He gets candid about the passing of his father this past Christmas, a heartbreaking event that gave Jax perspective on what he valued most in life. Season 6 ended with Jax choosing to break up with…

What really caused Kanye West’s mom Donda’s SHOCKING death?
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What really caused Kanye West’s mom Donda’s SHOCKING death?

How did Kanye West’s mom Donda die? This Saturday, Kanye West took to Twitter to revisit the troubling circumstances surrounding the 2007 death of his mom, Donda West. The 57-year-old woman passed away while receiving post-operative care at home after a 5 1/2 hour plastic surgery procedure that included liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast reduction….

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Verne Troyer dies at 49 — full statement from his family

Actor and charismatic celebrity Verne Troyer has died at the age of 49. Verne was admitted to a hospital earlier this month and treated for possible alcohol poisoning after police received a report that he was drunk and suicidal. Verne, most famous for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies, has battled alcoholism…

MY 600 LB LIFE Robert Buchel memorial fundraiser info & updates from fiancée Kathryn Lemanski
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MY 600 LB LIFE Robert Buchel memorial fundraiser info & updates from fiancée Kathryn Lemanski

The outpouring of sympathy and support following the My 600 Lb Life Robert Buchel episode has been like no other in the show’s history. Robert’s shocking death from a heart attack came after he’d already lost 340 pounds from his peak weight — but his post-surgery depression and addiction to painkillers proved to be too…

Robert Buchel died of a heart attack while filming his My 600 Lb Life episode
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Robert Buchel died of a heart attack while filming his My 600 Lb Life episode

Viewers have been shocked and heartbroken to learn that Robert Buchel, a 41-year-old My 600 Lb Life participant from Forked River NJ, became the first person to die while filming the show after suffering a heart attack last year. (First, a quick note of explanation, since there’s been some confusion on this point. Former My…

Jill Zarin’s husband Bobby Zarin has died after prolonged cancer battle
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Jill Zarin’s husband Bobby Zarin has died after prolonged cancer battle

Bobby Zarin, the husband of Real Housewives of New York City star Jill Zarin, has passed away at the age of after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bobby was 71 years old. The announcement was first posted on Jill Zarin’s website, revealing that Bobby died earlier today surrounded by his family: With the heaviest of…

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Project Runway designer Mychael Knight has died at the age of 39

Fan favorite Project Runway designer Mychael Knight died Tuesday at the age of 39. A Knight family rep confirmed Mychael’s passing, revealing that he died at 7:25AM EST this morning outside of Atlanta, surrounded by his loving family and friends. “We are still processing the untimely death of our son, brother, friend, and uncle,” The…

Hugh Hefner has passed away at age 91
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Hugh Hefner has passed away at age 91

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner died earlier today of natural causes at the age of 91. American Icon and Playboy Founder, Hugh M. Hefner passed away today. He was 91. #RIPHef pic.twitter.com/tCLa2iNXa4 — Playboy (@Playboy) September 28, 2017 A rep told People, “Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy…

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Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington commits suicide by hanging

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington was found dead early this morning after an apparent suicide by hanging. The news comes on what would have been the 53rd birthday of Chester’s close friend, Chris Cornell, who hanged himself in May. TMZ broke the news of Chester’s death moments ago. “Law enforcement sources tell us the…

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Wife says Ativan contributed to suicide of Chris Cornell

Vicky Cornell, the widow of rock singer Chris Cornell, issued a statement Friday morning in which she speculated about the possibility of medication contributing to his decision to take his own life on May 17 at the age of 52. Vicky wrote: “Chris’s death is a loss that escapes words and has created an emptiness…

Carrie Fisher dies after heart attack at the age of 60
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Carrie Fisher dies after heart attack at the age of 60

A family spokesperson has confirmed that Carrie Fisher has died. The 60-year-old actress passed away Tuesday morning after suffering a massive heart attack while traveling aboard an airplane from London to Los Angeles. According to TMZ, Carrie suffered the heart attack just 15 minutes before landing at LAX after traveling to Europe as part of…

16 & Pregnant mom Valerie Fairman dies from apparent overdose
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16 & Pregnant mom Valerie Fairman dies from apparent overdose

We have some very sad news to report as 16 & Pregnant mom Valerie Fairman has reportedly died from an apparent drug overdose at the age of 23. The Ashley’s Reality Roundup broke the story last night, and TMZ has since followed up with more details: Valerie’s mom tells us she was at a friend’s…

Former ‘Ax Men’ star Gabe Rygaard killed in car accident
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Former ‘Ax Men’ star Gabe Rygaard killed in car accident

Former Ax Men star Gabe Rygaard, who also ran for a local government office after History canceled the show, was killed in a Washington car accident Friday morning. Gabe’s father has confirmed that his son died in the wreck, which involved three separate cars and injured at least seven people. KOMO News reported that the…

Ice Road Truckers star Darrell Ward laid to rest as plane crash investigation continues
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Ice Road Truckers star Darrell Ward laid to rest as plane crash investigation continues

The Darrell Ward funeral was reportedly a somber affair this past weekend, and took place while what’s expected to be a long investigation into the plane crash that took Ward’s life began in earnest. The Ice Road Truckers‘ family reached out to fans to thank them for their many tributes to the 52-year-old trucker and…

Memorial and funeral details announced for Ice Road Truckers’ Darrell Ward
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Memorial and funeral details announced for Ice Road Truckers’ Darrell Ward

Did Darrell Ward die? The horrible question is on the lips of shocked Ice Road Truckers fans, many of whom are only just now learning of the tragedy that took the life of Ward and a friend earlier this week. Tributes to the Montana Legend continue to pour in over social media, and Ward’s family…

Darrell Ward of Ice Road Truckers killed in tragic plane crash
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Darrell Ward of Ice Road Truckers killed in tragic plane crash

Darrell Ward, of History’s hit Ice Road Truckers, was killed in a plane crash in rural Montana late Sunday night. Though details about the crash are still emerging, both History and the Federal Aviation Administration have confirmed the crash and the casualties. According to the Associated Press (per the San Francisco Gate), Ward, who lived…

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Green Room actor Anton Yelchin dies in freak car accident

Star Trek, Terminator Salvation and Green Room actor Anton Yelchin is dead at the age of 27 after reportedly being pinned between his car and a brick mailbox Sunday morning. From TMZ: Yelchin’s friends became alarmed because he was supposed to meet them hours earlier for a rehearsal. They went to his San Fernando Valley…

American Idol stars react to Rickey Smith’s death from DUI driver crash on Friday
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American Idol stars react to Rickey Smith’s death from DUI driver crash on Friday

American Idol finalist Rickey Smith died early Friday morning after being hit head on by another vehicle going the wrong way on Interstate 240 near Oklahoma City. The driver of the other vehicle has been hospitalized and booked for DUI. After police revealed that Rickey Smith was the one had died in the accident, many…

Drita D’Avanzo music video for Big Ang tribute song ‘Big ANGel’ with JoJo Pellegrino
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Drita D’Avanzo music video for Big Ang tribute song ‘Big ANGel’ with JoJo Pellegrino

It’s been more than two months since Mob Wives star Angela “Big Ang” Raiola lost her battle with cancer, but friends, fans, family, and her Mob Wives co-stars continue to mourn the loss of one of reality television’s biggest characters, who had one of reality television’s biggest hearts. In early March, “Big ANGel,” a Big…

Daisy Lewellyn’s family issues statement, Andy Cohen pays tribute on WWHL
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Daisy Lewellyn’s family issues statement, Andy Cohen pays tribute on WWHL

Friends, family, and fans of Blood, Sweat, and Heels star Daisy Lewellyn are still reeling from the news that she lost her battle with cancer and passed away last week at the age of 36. In response to the huge outpouring of love, grief, and condolences, Daisy’s family has issued a statement to express their…

Karen Gravano and Brittany Fogarty address claims they were banned from Big Ang’s funeral
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Karen Gravano and Brittany Fogarty address claims they were banned from Big Ang’s funeral

Mob Wives’ Angela “Big Ang” Raiola was laid to rest this past weekend, but the Big Ang funeral was not without its fair share of off-camera drama. Thanks to a series of reports about alleged infighting and bad blood between members of organized crime families, a series of reports stated that Big Ang’s Mob Wives…