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Drita D’Avanzo Breaks Down Over Heartbreaking Loss Of ‘Mob Wives’ Costar Big Ang’s Death
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Feb. 20 2016, Published 1:10 p.m. ET
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It has been a heartbreaking week for Mob Wives star Drita D’Avanzo. Right before the passing of her friend Angela “Big Ang,” RadarOnline.com has learned that she lost her brother-in-law just days before.
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“Drita’s brother-in-law passed away right before Big Ang did,” a source close to the 40-year-old reality TV star revealed.
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The Mob Wives star is breaking down with grief. “She’s freaking out,” the source said. “She’s not talking to anyone.”
Following the passing of her brother-in-law, D’Avanzo tweeted. “ “You were not just my brother in law…u were my friend that was always there for me.I am heartbroken.
Two days later, she shared a message on Twitter about her close friend. “#RIPMyFriend I love you,” she wrote on Feb. 18. “In my heart is where I will keep you.”
D’avanzo also photo of the two on Instagram, captioning it, “I will see you again one day my friend…I will miss every minute of u until then. I love you. #RIPAngela”