The family of The Sopranos actor John Ventimiglia is mourning the death of his daughter Odele Cape Ventimiglia.
The 25-year-old passed away on Jan. 12, according to her obituary. Her mom, Belinda Cape, also confirmed the news in a Jan. 21 Facebook post.
“Heartbroken to have to post our darling Odele’s funeral notice,” she wrote. “Her sister Lucinda and I have been overwhelmed by the messages of support and love we have received, and your remembrances of how cherished Odele was to so many. Odele was greatly loved, and leaves a huge hole in our lives.”
The cause of Odele’s death was not revealed. According to Belinda’s Facebook post, a funeral service was held in Brooklyn, New York on Jan. 26.
In addition to her parents and sister, Odele is survived by her 2-month-old daughter Shiloh. According to the obituary, the family asked mourners to donate to a GoFundMe account in lieu of sending flowers to help cover Shiloh’s future education costs.
Source link Today marks an incredibly sad day for actor and star of the show “The Sopranos”John Ventimiglia, as it was announced that his 25-year-old daughter, Odele Ventimiglia, has died. Odele was Ventimiglia’s only child and followed in his footsteps, beginning her career as a production assistant on the popular crime show.
Odele’s cause of death has yet to be disclosed, and Ventimiglia has released no details regarding the incident. However, he has issued a statement to the press in which he expresses his grief.
“I dedicate this to dear beautiful, Odele Ventimiglia, who passed away at age 25 this past Sunday,” the statement reads. “My precious daughter, who will always own a piece of me and my heart, forever. I thank everyone who respected our privacy during this difficult time of mourning and I love all of you for that.”
Ventimiglia also ran a GoFundMe page in support of his daughter and her sustainable fashion business, “Odette’s Playhouse.” On the page, he wrote:
“My daughter, Odele, was a bright, vibrant, young woman with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for making a difference in the world,” he wrote. “She accomplished so much in her all-too-short life. Reaching out and helping your neighbors, friends, and family is a feat that cannot be quantified—but can be remembered and honored.”
Ventimiglia later updated the page to thank donors for their donations, expressing his appreciation for those who supported his daughter even after her passing.
Our thoughts are with Ventimiglia and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Odele will be deeply missed.
