As TMZ reported, Rita’s husband Alex broke the news on the morning of Friday, Nov. 15, with a Facebook post, sharing that his wife died “peacefully and quietly” on Thursday.
He went on to remember her as his “bestest friend,” “lover,” and “beautiful wife.”
“Rita always had a loving soul and wanted to help everyone even total strangers. As everyone knows Christmas was Rita’s favorite holiday [,] actually it was everyday for her and she started a fundraiser to help a local charity,” Alex continued.
It’s been a wonderful and crazy journey with Rita. She filled everyone’s heart with joy with every step she took and I will never forget this beautiful and amazingly talented woman. Goodbye my lover, goodbye my friend, until we meet again, you really did have the Time of your life.”
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According to the post, there will be a candlelight vigil will be held in her honor in early December.
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