Housewives Show Support for Giudice's Tragedy

Joe Giudice's father Frank passed away unexpectedly yesterday.

By Sarv Kreindler Jun 19, 2014, 2:08 PM ET

There's been an outpouring of support for Teresa and Joe Giudice, after Joe's father Frank passed away unexpectedly on June 18th. He was 63 years old. A spokesman for the Giudices explains that Joe and Frank were chasing the dog when Frank suddenly fell ill.

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Former Real Housewives of New Jersey castmate Jacqueline Laurita immediately tweeted her condolences, calling Frank "a man with a great sense of humor and I know how much he was loved by his family." Dina Manzo also wrote, "Please Join me in sending Love & Prayers to the Giudice Family…"

For her part, Teresa has tweeted a heartfelt thank you to those who have reached out to her and her family. "Thank you all for your prayers…xx," she wrote today.