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Reps confirm she's still in the hospital
Angela Raiola, better known as "Big Ang" on Mob Wivesis still alive and battling cancer, her reps confirmed via her official Twitter account after reports surfaced that Raiola had died.
"This is a representative of Angela's personal social media. The news that has been reported is TOTALLY INACCURATE. Please respect her family and their privacy at this time," the statement reads. "...No direct information has been given, and will not be given any time soon. Angela is still in the hospital surrounded by her loved ones and is fighting. Thank you."
Raiola has stage 4 cancer and is undergoing several treatments. She had a large tumor removed from her throat in March 2015 and then a similar procedure again in June that same year. Raiola also appeared on The Dr. Oz Showthis month to talk about her treatments and leaving her husband, Neil Murphy.
Watch: Big Ang tells Dr. Oz she left her husband during cancer treatments