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Celebrities remember "Mob Wives" star Big Ang

By Ned Ehrbar

February 18, 2016 / 12:29 PM EST / CBS News

News broke Thursday that "Mob Wives" star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola had lost her battle with cancer and died at the age of 55. It didn't take long for friends, colleagues and fellow celebrities to take to Twitter and Instagram to express their condolences:

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

RIP Angela my prayers are with her and her family, God took another good one an Angel 👏
— Natalie Didonato (@DidonatoNatalie) February 18, 2016

RIP ANGELA .. FOREVER IN MY ❤
— Renee Graziano (@reneegraziano) February 18, 2016

My beautiful friend is with the Angels now . Angela u will be missed more than anyone I knw ! U... https://t.co/6pOC1BxBVg
— Carla Facciolo (@Carlafacciolo) February 18, 2016

Such a beautiful soul. Rest easy baby girl. 😪💕 #RIPBigAng pic.twitter.com/6fqwfLKCDw
— Jenelle Evans (@PBandJenelley_1) February 18, 2016

Such a beautiful soul taken so quickly ...we all love you big Ang. You're contagious personality will live on forever my love ! Prayers for her family ❤️❤️❤️

A photo posted by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (@snookinic) on Feb 18, 2016 at 6:25am PST

Big Ang was a larger-than-life personality that lit up every room she entered. This week, she courageously shared her story with us and I was struck by her bravery and the overwhelming support of her amazing family. She'll be sorely missed.

A photo posted by Dr. Oz (@dr_oz) on Feb 18, 2016 at 4:14am PST

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

RIP Big Ang.. She always supported #TheReal and was full of life.. Rest in peace my sister... @biggangVH1 pic.twitter.com/HmSOvsALyA
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) February 18, 2016

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