Real Housewives of New Jersey star Milania Giudice pays tribute to friend Victoria Zardoya who died after ‘simple fall’

REAL Housewives of New Jersey star Milania Giudice has paid tribute to her close friend Victoria Zardoya after the 20-year-old’s sudden death. The reality TV personality has not yet written her own message publicly, but her Instagram stories were filled with reposted memorials to Victoria as her family rallied around her. Milania Giudice mourns the sudden death of her close friend Victoria Zardoya Credit: Instagram / milania.ggiudice Milania shared tributes on Instagram, including childhood photosCredit: Instagram / milania.ggiudice Victoria, 20, was like family to the Giudices, growing up alongside Milania Milania honored Victoria on Instagram by reposting a string of heartfelt tributes alongside childhood photos of the pair, including one sweet snap showing the friends with matching “BFF” arm tattoos. The heartbreaking posts came after Milania’s dad, Joe Giudice, revealed Victoria had tragically died following what he described as a “simple fall.” Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! In a lengthy Instagram tribute, Joe said Victoria had become like part of his own family after growing up alongside Milania. “There are no words for this kind of pain,” he wrote. “Victoria, you were like a daughter to me. I watched you grow up with my daughter Milania. We were neighbors for years, and you became part of our family. I can’t believe you’re gone.” Joe then revealed the tragedy had happened after what he described as an ordinary accident. “To think that a simple fall while just being young and having fun could take such a beautiful life is heartbreaking. You were only 20 years old, with your whole future ahead of you.” Reflecting on the devastating loss, he added: “Life is so fragile. In one moment, everything can change. Please don’t take a single day or the people you love for granted.” Most read in Entertainment Milania’s father, Joe Giudice, said Victoria (L) died after a ‘simple fall’ There is no further information regarding the circumstances surrounding Victoria’s deathCredit: Instagram / milania.ggiudice He ended his tribute by writing: “Victoria, you will be missed more than you’ll ever know. You’ll always have a place in our hearts, and I’ll never forget you. “My heart is with your family. Rest in peace, beautiful girl. Until we meet again.” Joe did not give any further details about the circumstances surrounding Victoria’s death. Teresa Giudice also publicly honored the young woman, commenting beneath Joe’s post: “Forever in our hearts.” She later shared a photo from what appeared to be a church service on her own Instagram Stories, alongside the message: “We love Victoria.” Teresa also reposted another tribute dedicated to Victoria. As news of Victoria’s death spread, some social media users mistakenly believed the tribute referred to Teresa’s cousin Kathy Wakile’s daughter, who is also named Victoria. However, they are different people, with Wakile’s daughter recently posting photos of her baby online. Many fans instead focused on offering condolences to Victoria’s loved ones and Milania. One person wrote: “My deepest condolences to Victoria’s family and friends. I can’t even imagine the pain they’re going through. Especially Milania. They seemed to have such a close friendship. Gone way too soon.” Another added: “I’m reading some of these comments and cannot believe people don’t read just assume. Secondly if they read it the rude remarks that they make. This world is crazy. May this child RIP such a tragedy. Her poor parents.” Comment now