Melissa Gorga, despite their strained relationship, posted a single candle emoji to Instagram with the words: “We may fight, but she’s still my family. Please pray.”
Jennifer Aydin, one of Teresa’s closest allies, broke down during an Instagram Live:
Even Margaret Josephs, a longtime rival, tweeted:
Fan reactions ranged from teary tributes to impassioned pleas:
“Teresa carried this franchise on her back for 15 years. She gave us her whole life. Please let her be okay.”
“This is not a storyline. This is real. Real pain, real danger. I’m sobbing.”
“We watched her raise her daughters, lose her parents, and survive prison. We are not ready to say goodbye.”
