Today I became an orphan. My mother died at the age of 97. And even though I am an old man, I’ll never stop being her little boy.

Speaking about her mom’s struggles with addiction, Lourd continued in her tribute, “I did everything in my power to help my mom get sober but sadly my mom couldn’t ever escape her addiction.

I miss you tremendously & you are always in my heart.” Gia Giudice then posted an equally sweet tribute around the same time as her mother, which The Daily Dish shared. “Happy heavenly ...