The Tragic Death Of Mark Wahlberg's Sister

Deborah Donnelly-Wahlberg's obituary in The Boston Globe described her as a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She was known as "Debbie" to her big circle of loved ones, which included siblings, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins — she was known as "Debbie." 

Mark Wahlberg told Entertainment Tonight that his sister's death was a shock to the entire family, especially for their mother, Alma E. Wahlberg, who got so depressed she essentially lost her identity. "It was completely devastating," the actor said. "My mom really went into a big, deep depression after my sister passed away ... no parent should have to lose a child."

Fortunately, participating in the family's TV show, Wahlburgers, helped Alma cope with her grief. "The restaurant, it's given her a fresh start and a new lease on life, so it's made her happy," he told Hollywood Life in 2019. In fact, the burger business has been good for the entire family. "The business has really brought us together."

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