Alma Wahlburg 1942-2021

The mother of nine children  Wahlberg appeared on dozens of episodes of A&E's reality show that chronicled the rise of the family-run restaurant chain. She was the mother of many including Mark Wahlberg. Mark and Donnie Wahlberg posted the news to their Instagram pages on Sunday.

"My angel. Rest in peace," Mark wrote. Donnie wrote, "I’m so blessed to have been brought into this world by, raised by, taught by and set on my life’s path by, such an amazing woman." He added, "My mom Alma’s joy for life, love and people — combined with a pride in her humble beginnings and refusal to forget where she came from — undoubtedly shaped me into the man that I am." No cause of death was given.