Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Guidice has announced the death of her father Giacinto Gorga. Mum-of-four Teresa shared the sad news on Friday after her dad had battled illness for several years, She posted throwback photos of Giacinto, and wrote alongside them: "My father, my protector, my hero, God took you early this morning to be with mommy, I saw you peacefully pass & I know you kept fighting for my daughters and I. "I have so many amazing thoughts of you, every day seeing you in the kitchen at my home, teaching my girls to cook, my partner in crime on shopping trips, your love of the shore & my travel buddy. "You always wanted everyone to have a good time, eat great food, have a stiff drink and enjoy life. " Teresa is mother