Loana, France's first reality TV star, has died at the age of 48. The prosecutor announced that her death occurred several days prior.

Loana Petrucciani, an emblematic figure of French reality television, revealed during the first season of Loft Story She appeared on M6 in 2001 and died at the age of 48. She was found dead at her home in Nice.

According to initial reports, emergency services were called after a report of a strong odor coming from an apartment. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a 48-year-old woman on the floor, along with medication. Her identity was later confirmed by the national police.

According to our colleagues Nice-Matin, Upon arriving at the apartment, firefighters had to enter through an open third-floor window. The apartment was in a state of disarray. The death is believed to have occurred several days prior, a fact confirmed by the Nice prosecutor.

Loana's disappearance comes almost 25 years to the day after the launch of Loft Story, on April 26, 2001. A true social phenomenon, the show propelled the young woman to the rank of the first major reality TV star in France.

Over the years, Loana had repeatedly spoken about her personal difficulties, particularly those related to her mental health and addiction problems. Despite a life marked by hardship, she remained a prominent figure in the French media landscape.