Sadly, the "Mob Wives" star, Big Ang,(Angela Raiola) has passed away this morning  while battling throat cancer.

Big Ang's health issues have been shown throughout this 6^th and final season of VH1's "Mob Wives." Vinnie Medungo, a close friend of Big Ang confirmed the loss in a tweet on her Twitter which reads, "It is with sad regret we inform you that at 3:01am Angela Raiola peacefully ended her battle with cancer, and was called home."

This is @vinniemedugno on behalf of the family of Angela Raiola, please see below: pic.twitter.com/wiuPApr9Lw

— Angela Raiola (@biggangVH1) February 18, 2016

After the news was confirmed, an outpouring of support and grief was shared from so many fellow reality stars including Andy Cohen, Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Luann de Lesseps, and many more.

Sorry to hear the news about #BigAng - she was a pisser - great laugh and a lot of fun. #RIPBigAng

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) February 18, 2016

So sorry to hear about @biggangVH1 passing away. She was certainly one of a kind and such a beautiful person. Prayers for her &her family🙏

— Teresa Giudice (@Teresa_Giudice) February 18, 2016

So sad to hear the fun and vibrant @biggangVH1 has lost her battle with cancer. #BigAng you will truly be missed 💔 pic.twitter.com/korcwtvuen

— Luann de Lesseps (@CountessLuann) February 18, 2016

"Mob Wives" is currently airing season 6, the final season, on Wednesday nights at 8 pm ET on VH1

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