Victoria Zardoya, the best friend of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Milania Giudice, died from a traumatic brain injury after a fall during a Florida vacation in July.
TMZ has confirmed that Zardoya's death was accidental, caused by craniocerebral trauma—brain damage resulting from a fall, crash, or blow to the head.
Her friend Victoria Silberbusch shared on Instagram that Zardoya was injured while vacationing on Egmont Key, an island off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida.
Silberbusch said July 24, 2026, started as a fun day with friends, but turned tragic while they were exploring the historic Fort Dade ruins on Egmont Key.
Zardoya suffered fatal injuries due to a devastating fall. Silberbusch noted that everyone tried their best to revive her, but nothing could bring her back.
Milania, who had been lifelong friends with Zardoya, went to comfort Zardoya's family after her untimely death.
Zardoya was 20 years old.
