Maureen Wilson Donatacci and daughter Camille Grammer.Photo: Courtesy of Camille Grammer
Camille Grammeris remembering her late mom.
TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsalum’s mother, Maureen Wilson Donatacci, died from kidney and bladder cancer on Dec. 17, 2022. She was 75.
On Friday, Grammer, 55, posted atributeto her late mom on Instagram, sharing a collection of family photos featuring Donatacci — including several with Grammer’s 22-year-old daughter,Mason— as well as a heartfelt message about “the pain of loss.”
“It has been a year since my mom left us and gained her angel wings,” Grammer began the post. “I miss her everyday and feel her presence at times. I miss our talks, her laugh, and her smile.”
“She remains in my heart and the pain of loss still consumes me at times. Especially now, so many wonderful memories,” she continued. “You are very missed and loved mom.”
“I’m so sorry. I know how painful it is especially with the Holidays,” Richards, 52, wrote, and Armstrong, 52, commented with a prayer and a heart emoji.
Real Housewives of Orange CountystarTamra Judgealso commented, sharing several heart emojis.
A rep for Grammer confirmed Donatacci’s death to PEOPLE last December.
The rep also added that “Camille and her [mother] were both afflicted with ‘genetic’ cancers and were warriors for the cause for the past decade.”
At the time, Grammer paid tribute to her late mother with an Instagram post, writing, “My mom gained her angel wings today. She was a strong beautiful warrior who fought to the very end.”
“Her strength and endurance was an inspiration to so many. She lived her life to the fullest. Her love and sense of humor made us feel better during difficult times,” Grammer added. “I will miss you everyday. I love you so much! ❤️😭.”
“For my birthday, I spent a few days with my family,” she wrote alongside pictures of the visit. “It was a very special birthday for me to spend that time with my mother who’s been battling kidney and bladder cancer for years now.”
“She was first diagnosed at the age of 47 with stage 3 ovarian cancer. With the help of her amazing doctors she is still with us,” Grammer added. “Her 75th birthday is on the 19th of September. Bless her for not giving up years ago.”
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The reality star — who has alsofaced cancer scaresin the past — also used the post as “a reminder how precious life is,” raising awareness for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.
“Ladies listen to your bodies if something doesn’t seem right call your doctor,” she wrote. “Don’t forget your annual check-ups.”
source: people.com
