‘Mob Wives’ Star Reported Missing

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“Mob Wives” star Natalie DiDonato has been reported missing after failing to board two scheduled flights home. According to TMZ, a police report was filed January 21 in Las Vegas following concerns for the safety of the 44-year-old, who appeared in Season 5 of the hit reality show.

DiDonato’s family, growing increasingly worried, contacted police in Philadelphia—where the star had visited earlier this month—after she missed her January 5 flight back to Florida.

Natalie DiDonato’s mother, Denise Fuoco, revealed to the publication that her last interaction with her daughter was a FaceTime call a week ago. During the call, Denise noted that Natalie seemed “nervous and distressed.”

 

The conversation was brief, as Natalie abruptly ended the call without disclosing her location, saying she had to go. Concerned for her daughter’s well-being, Denise said she has made multiple attempts to contact Natalie but has been unsuccessful. This prompted her to involve Philadelphia police in the search.

Denise Fuoco shared that a friend of Natalie DiDonato, identified as Ben, informed her on Monday that Natalie had been in Las Vegas and had “reached out to him for help returning to Florida.”

 

According to Denise, Ben said Natalie contacted him via WhatsApp four days earlier, sounding “distressed” and requesting money for a flight. Ben purchased a ticket for her, but Natalie never boarded the flight to Florida.

Ben, believed to be the last person to speak with Natalie, subsequently filed the missing person report.

Denise expressed deep concern over her daughter’s disappearance, stating she feels “sick” and noting that Natalie “had not been herself for the past month,” describing her as “distant” without knowing the reason behind it.

Natalie DiDonato rose to fame on the fifth season of the VH1 series Mob Wives, titled Mob Wives: Trust No One, which aired in 2014. She is a cousin of the late mobster Frankie Flowers.

Mob Wives is an American reality television series that aired on VH1 from 2011 to 2016. The show provided an inside look at the lives of women with close ties to the world of organized crime. These women are often relatives or associates of reputed mobsters, and the series explores how their connections impact their personal lives, relationships, and day-to-day challenges.

Set primarily in Staten Island, New York, Mob Wives focused on themes like loyalty, betrayal, family, and resilience, with drama often stemming from disputes among the cast members. The show gained a significant following for its unfiltered portrayal of the women’s experiences, including their struggles with stigma, legal troubles, and balancing family life.

The series ran for six seasons, with the final installment titled Mob Wives: The Last Stand.