Natalie DiDonato, 'Mob Wives' Star, Found Safe After Being Reported Missing in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV – Reality TV personality Natalie "Nat D" DiDonato has been found safe after being reported missing in Las Vegas, authorities confirmed Thursday. The 44-year-old former Mob Wives cast mem
DiDonato’s mother, Denise Fuoco, received a phone call from her daughter on Wednesday, reassuring her that she was unharmed and not being held against her will.
"My daughter's been found," Fuoco told NBC News. "She's fine right now. We're trying to get her home."
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) confirmed that the missing persons case had been closed.
"This case has been closed," the LVMPD said in a statement. "We are no longer looking for the individual."
Mysterious Disappearance
Before DiDonato reappeared, her family and friends were left puzzled as to why she had gone off the grid. According to her sister, Janae DiDonato, Natalie had initially planned to be in Philadelphia before returning to Florida. However, they were later informed that she was in Las Vegas, an unexpected revelation that raised further questions.
"I found out that she was in Philadelphia. She was supposed to go from Philadelphia to Florida, back home. She didn't get on that flight," Janae explained. "And then we found out that she was in Vegas. We didn't believe it at first because we didn’t know anyone who knew she would be there."
Reality TV Fame and Family Ties
DiDonato gained recognition as a cast member on Mob Wives, appearing in Season 5 of the VH1 reality series, which ran from 2011 to 2016. She was known as "Nat D" to differentiate her from another cast member, Natalie Guercio. Notably, DiDonato is a cousin of the late mobster Frank “Frankie Flowers” D’Alfonso.
Guercio took to Instagram to clarify that she was not the person reported missing, addressing confusion among fans.
Social Media and Personal Reflection
Five weeks before her disappearance, DiDonato shared an Instagram post reflecting on her life at 44, mentioning a recent weight loss and expressing gratitude for her journey.
"Getting older is a blessing, can’t believe I made it this far," she wrote. "I’m embracing my age because to me it’s a badge of honor to have made it to 44."
With DiDonato now safely located, questions remain about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. For now, her family is focused on bringing her home and ensuring her well-being.