The Sopranos legend John Ventimiglia's daughter Odele has died aged 25.
The family broke the news that she died on January 12 just two months after she gave birth to her daughter, Shiloh.
In a devastating statement shared on Facebook, her mother, Belinda Cape, said: "Heartbroken to have to post our darling Odele’s funeral notice.
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"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.
"Odele is survived by her sister, Lucinda Ventimiglia, mother, Belinda Cape, father John Ventimiglia, and her beloved daughter Shiloh. "
She added: "In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made for Shiloh's future education costs. We have set up a fund that can be accessed via this link."
Over $52,700 dollars has been raised so far – exceeding their initial target of $50k with John's Soprano's co-star Stevie Van Zandt and his wife Maureen donating $500. In his message, he said: "Deepest love and condolences."
Odele's cause of death had not yet been made public.
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