Milania Giudice honors late friend Victoria Zardoya after fatal fall
Reality TV star Milania Giudice and her family posted tributes on social media after 20-year-old Victoria Zardoya died in a fall, describing her as a close family friend.
Milania Giudice posted a series of Instagram Stories over the weekend featuring photos of herself and her longtime friend Victoria Zardoya, including childhood pictures showing matching "BFF" arm tattoos. The reality-TV personality also shared several tributes from other users and a caption that read, "Now I have to remember you for longer than I have known you."
Giudice's father, Joe Giudice, announced on July 26 that Zardoya died after what he called a "simple fall" while she was "being young and having fun." In a longer Instagram message, he said the teenager had become like a daughter to him, noting that the family had known her since she grew up alongside Milania. He expressed his grief and urged followers not to take any day or loved ones for granted.
Teresa Giudice also commented on her husband's post, writing "Forever in our hearts" and sharing a photo that appeared to be from a church service, adding "We love Victoria."
Fans of the Giudice family responded with condolences to Zardoya's relatives and to Milania Giudice.