Mob Wives' Big Ang dies at age 55 after battle with cancer

Mob Wives' Big Ang dies at age 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 at about 3am. She was 55 years old.
"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.
"On January 26th the doctor reviewed her CT scan and
informed us that the treatment was not working, and in
fact one tumor grew larger and the other tumors had no
change. We were advised that she would start
immunotherapy the following week," she wrote. "Well here
we are at the emergency room waiting to see why her
breathing is labored and the amount of pain she is having
is by far more than she could handle."
"Angela cannot function to work anymore…We all thank
you in advance for your prayers & kind wishes. Help Big
Ang fight her BIGGEST BATTLE!"
When later appearing on The Dr. Oz Show Feb. 16, Big Ang
revealed the dire prognosis doctors had given her.
Unfortunately, she only had a 30 percent chance of survival.
"It's shocking what happened," she shared. "First I thought
I was cancer-free. I was gonna have a big celebration…
and then a month later I was stage 4."
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.
Unfortunately, the cancer returned in December and had spread
to her brain and right lung.
May her soul rest in peace. Amen!