'RHONJ' Star Milania Giudice's Childhood Friend Victoria Zardoya Dies at 20, Family Pays Emotional Tribute | Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip

The Giudices are all mourning a tragic loss.

Milania Giudice‘s childhood friend Victoria Zardoya has sadly passed away at the age of 20 after an apparent fall.

The 20-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey reality TV star and her family members spoke out on social media following the loss.

“There are no words for this kind of pain. Victoria, you were like a daughter to me,” her father Joe Giudice wrote on Instagram.

“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. 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. Life is so fragile. In one moment, everything can change. Please don’t take a single day or the people you love for granted. 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.”

Milania‘s mom Teresa Giudice commented with prayer hands and an emoji on the post, adding on her Instagram Story “We love Victoria” inside what appears to be a church.

Milania herself has been sharing many childhood photos alongside her late BFF on her Instagram Story, as well as sharing some heartbreaking quotes, including “Lowkey hate nostalgia because what do you mean I can never go back.”

Her sister Gia Giudice wrote on her Instagram Story: “Heaven gained a beautiful angel today. We love you Victoria.”

Audriana Giudice added on her Instagram Story: “Victoria always be in our hearts. There are no words that can make sense of this. You were truly one of the most beautiful souls inside and out. You weren’t just a close friend but you were a part of our family and I’ll always be grateful that I got to grow up with you. This doesn’t feel real and I don’t think it ever will. You had so much life left to live. Thank you for every laugh and every memory. Rest in peace beautiful girl. You will be loved and missed forever.”

An official cause of death has not yet been made public.

Our thoughts are with Victoria‘s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. RIP.

We have sadly lost many stars and notable figures in 2026.

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