The daughter of The Sopranos star John Ventimiglia has died at the age of 25.
Odele Cape Ventimiglia passed away on 12 January just three months after giving birth to her daughter Shiloh.
Belinda Cape, Odele's mother and Ventimiglia's wife, announced the family's loss on Facebook, including the details of her funeral.
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"Heartbroken to have to post our darling Odele's funeral notice," she wrote alongside a picture of Odele. "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."
She added: "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."
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Odele's funeral took place in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday (26 January).
In the Facebook post written by Odele's heartbroken mother, she asked mourners to make a donation to Shiloh's future education costs.
A GoFundMe fundraising page set up by Odele's family has received $56,780 (£45,883) donations at the time of writing.
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Ventimiglia's former The Sopranos co-star, Steven Van Zandt and his wife Maureen contributed $500 (£404).
"Deepest Love and Condolences," the couple commented alongside their donation
Lucina, Odele's sister, also paid tribute by sharing a collection of throwback pictures on Instagram.
"Words will never be enough to express the grief we are all feeling," she wrote. "I loved my little sister a lot and I will spend the rest of my life searching for her in everything."
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She continued: "My family and I are so grateful for all the care and support we have been receiving during this impossible time. It has never been more clear how much she meant to so many people.
"Sending love to everyone who is trying to cope with her loss - look after each other and keep Odele in your thoughts."
A cause of death has not been announced.
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Little is known about Odele's personal life as she opted to keep it private.
According to her mother and sister's Instagram accounts, Odele had only just given birth to her daughter in early November 2022 at Mount Sinai Maternity Ward.
Ventimiglia rose to fame after starring as Artie Bucco in the hit crime drama which is considered one of the best TV shows ever made.
Topics: Celebrity
Gregory Robinson