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\"Uncle Mitch is such an important part of our family. He's with us every day, spending time with my children and present in every meaningful part of our lives,\" Milano said of Elizabella, 6 , and Milo, 9, whom she shares with husband David Bugliari.

\"I hope that you -- and especially you in the media -- will afford him and my family the kindness of privacy as we move through this incredibly painful time,\" she continued.

Alyssa also urged people to learn CPR, explaining, \"You don't know when you'll be called upon to save a life.\"

Please, take this as your inspiration to get CPR certified. You don't know when you'll be called upon to save a life. The American Red Cross and many hospitals and other organizations offer regular classes. It's such a small effort and can have a huge impact. (5/5)

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) August 18, 2021

\"The American Red Cross and many hospitals and other organizations offer regular classes. It's such a small effort and can have a huge impact,\" she added.

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