Angela Raiola, 'Big Ang' of TV's 'Mob Wives,' Dies at 55

Angela Raiola, the formidable but lovable reality TV star known as “Big Ang” who attracted a cult following on VH1's “Mob Wives,” died early Thursday in Manhattan. She was 55. Ms. Raiola died from complications of cancer in a hospital after she

Reality star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, the flamboyant reality star who rose to fame on the VH1 series "Mob Wives," died early Thursday after a battle with lung and brain cancer. She was 55. "I am saddened to say that at 3:01 a.m., Ang lost her battle

After a year-long battle with throat, lung and brain cancer, Big Ang passed away at 3:01 a.m. The Mob Wives star, whose real name was Angela Raiola, was just 55 years old. Angela's death was confirmed by her friend Vinnie Medugno early this morning.

After a year-long battle with throat, lung and brain cancer, Big Ang passed away at 3:01 a.m. The Mob Wives star, whose real name was Angela Raiola, was just 55 years old. Angela's death was confirmed by her friend Vinnie Medugno early this morning.

Reality stars are paying their respects to one of their own: Angie 'Big Ang' Raiola, the Mob Wives standout who, despite her larger-than-life persona, was often the voice of reason on the VH1 series. Read what they and other celebrities had to say