Natalie DiDonato, a 44-year-old actress best known for her appearance on season 5 of the VH1 show, Mob Wives, was reported missing on January 21, 2024, after she failed to catch two flights home to Florida. One of the flights was reportedly booked out of Las Vegas last week.
Natalie’s mother, Denise Fuoco, told TMZ she spoke to her daughter on Facetime on January 14, 2025. However, according to her mom, a visibly distressed DiDonato rushed off the phone and did not disclose her whereabouts.
In a Facebook post, a family member, Leesa Lee, revealed her cousin Natalie was last seen in South Philadelphia, PA on January 5, 2025. The post said:
“This is my cousin Natalie Didonato. She is missing and was last seen in South Philadelphia, PA on January 5, 2025. An official missing persons case has been filed with PPD (Philadelphia police department) and Las Vegas PD. If you have seen her or know her whereabouts, please contact me immediately.”
In another Facebook post, Philadelphia, PA, native, Destiny Nia, alleged Natalie was her sister before pleading for information on her whereabouts. She wrote:
“This is my sister Natalie. She is currently missing in Vegas. If anyone knows anything about her whereabouts, please let me know.”
According to the family, the missing persons report was filed in the Las Vegas Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department.
Natalie DiDonato’s family is pleading for the public's help in locating the missing reality star
Natalie DiDonato’s family is pleading for the public's help in locating the reality star following her disappearance. DiDonato's mom told TMZ she has been unable to contact her daughter since January 14. Denise Fuoco revealed after repeated attempts to get in touch with her daughter, she received a message on January 20 from one of Natalie’s friends, Ben, who alleged the missing person had reached out to him 4 days prior on WhatsApp.
Ben reportedly revealed Natalie, who sounded distressed, asked him to pay for her flight back to Florida. Ben, who filed the missing person’s report in Las Vegas, alleged he got Natalie a ticket, but she never made the flight.
People magazine reported in her last social media post dated December 14, 2024, Natalie DiDonato shared:
“It’s not my bday…I’m just feelin myself, I dropped 10 lbs…hit that goal weight. Getting older is a blessing, can't believe I made it this far. I'm embracing my age because to me it's a badge of honor to have made it to 44.”
Anyone with information about Natalie DiDonato was urged to call authorities.
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