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.
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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.
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Milania, who had been lifelong friends with Zardoya, went to comfort Zardoya's family after her untimely death.
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Zardoya was 20 years old.
