'Gained her angel wings': 'RHOBH' star Camille Grammer pens tribute to mom who fought 3 types of cancer

'Gained her angel wings': 'RHOBH' star Camille Grammer pens tribute to mom who fought 3 types of cancer
Camille Grammer announces the death of her mother, Maureen Wilson Donatacci, who was battling cancer for a long time (Instagram/therealcamille)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Camille Grammer's mother, Maureen Wilson Donatacci, died on Saturday, December 17, after a long fight against cancer at the age of 75. The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum took to her Instagram to share the heart breaking news. Maureen has been diagnosed with different kinds of cancer - ovarian, colon and most recently, bladder. Grammer previously revealed that her mother was first diagnosed at the age of 47 with stage 3 ovarian cancer.

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Announcing the news and paying a tribute to her late mother, the 54-year-old actress took to her Instagram and wrote, "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. I will miss you everyday. I love you so much!" A rep told People, "Camille Grammer's mother passed away peacefully at her home in New Jersey this morning surrounded by family. She succumbed after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Camille and her [mother] were both afflicted with 'genetic' cancers and were warriors for the cause for the past decade. The rep said that arrangements for Donatacci are pending."