Odele, daughter of John Ventimiglia, star of The Sopranos, dies at 25
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Sopranos star John Ventimiglia’s daughter Odele dies at 25: family reveals they are ‘heartbroken’ cause of death still unknown
The daughter of The Sopranos actor John Ventimiglia has died at the age of 25, her family has confirmed.
Odele Ventimiglia passed away on January 12, although her cause of death is unknown.
His mother, Belinda Cape, confirmed the news in a Facebook post saying the family was “heartbroken” by the tragic news.
Sopranos star John Ventimiglia’s daughter Odele dies at 25: family reveals they are ‘heartbroken’ cause of death still unknown
The post read: ‘Heartbroken to have to post the funeral notice for our dear Odele. Her sister Lucinda and I are overwhelmed by the messages of support and love we have received, and her memories of how dear Odele was to so many.
She added: “Odele was very loved and leaves a huge void in our lives.”
Odele’s sister Lucinda also paid tribute in an emotional Instagram post, with a caption that read: “Words will never be enough to express the pain we all feel.” I loved my little sister very much and I will spend the rest of my life looking for her in everything.
‘My family and I are very grateful for all the care and support we have received during this impossible time. it has never been clearer how much it meant to so many people.’
Tragic: John Ventimiglia played Artie Bucco in the HBO TV series The Sopranos (pictured above in 2018)
Sad: A GoFundMe has been set up for Odele’s baby Shiloh after her passing
On Monday, the family asked for donations to cover the costs of the future education of Odele’s young daughter through GoFundMe.
Beneath the caption, the family wrote: “With the loss of our beloved Odele, we are raising funds to help Shiloh with future education costs.”
Fundraising topped $52,358 from over 466 donors in just three days.
Heartbreaking: Odele’s sister Lucinda also paid tribute in an emotional Instagram post, with a caption reading: “Words will never be enough to express the pain we all feel.” I loved my little sister very much and I will spend the rest of my life looking for her in everything.
Doting mum: Odele pictured herself holding her baby boy as he slept peacefully in her arms
His funeral was held at Old First Reformed Church in Brooklyn, New York.
Gone too soon: His funeral was held at the First Old Reformed Church in Brooklyn, New York.