Natalie DiDonato, 'Mob Wives' Star, Found Safe after Going Missing in Las Vegas

Natalie DiDonato, 'Mob Wives' Star, Found Safe after Going Missing in Las Vegas

Natalie DiDonato, a reality star known for her time on the VH1 show "Mob Wives," was reported missing in Las Vegas on Wednesday, but was later found safe. DiDonato's family had filed a missing persons report after she failed to board a flight back to Florida. Authorities confirmed that a missing person report had been filed, but declined to provide further details.

DiDonato Contacted Her Mother

Hours after the missing person report was filed, DiDonato contacted her mother, Denise Fuoco, and informed her that she was safe. According to TMZ, DiDonato told her mother that her purse had been stolen along with her identification, but that she had not been injured.

Concerns from Friends and Family

News of DiDonato's disappearance had raised concerns in Staten Island, New York, where the show "Mob Wives" had been filmed. Alexandra Luciano of Staten Island expressed worry after hearing that DiDonato had missed two flights.

DiDonato's Whereabouts and Next Steps

The exact circumstances surrounding DiDonato's disappearance and where she was found remain unclear. According to TMZ, her family is working to arrange her return home without identification and to determine what transpired.

Additional Details

DiDonato, a cousin of slain mobster Frank "Frankie Flowers" D'Alfonso, appeared in Season 5 of "Mob Wives," which followed the lives of women with family or spouses connected to organized crime. The show aired from 2011 to 2016.