Under the blue sky of Nice, Loana’s funeral took place. Two weeks after her sudden death at the age of 48, family and friends gathered at the Sainte-Réparate Cathedral in a white and pink floral theme, in accordance with her final wishes. While the presence of her mother Violette and Loana’s brother Gérald was expected, the attendance of Mindy, Loana’s daughter, was more surprising. Mindy, who had not been seen since the star’s death, kept her face and her daughter Maelysse’s hidden, a nod to their “television family”. Although Jean-Edouard Lipa and Kenza declined the invitation, other iconic figures from “Loft Story” such as Christophe and Julie Mercy, as well as Steevy Boulay, made sure to be present. The producer Alexia Laroche-Joubert, who helped finance the funeral, and Benjamin Castaldi were also among the faithful to pay tribute to the memory of the first French reality TV star. However, many were absent from the gathering…
Context: Funeral of Loana held in Nice, France.
Fact Check: Loana, a former reality TV star, passed away at the age of 48.
Too few stars at Loana’s funeral?
While several of Loana’s close ones attended, what about Laure de Lattre, who paid tribute to her on social media, Cyril Hanouna, who discussed her death on the show “Tout beau tout neuf,” Sylvie Ortega, one of her best friends, and all the other stars who expressed their sorrow at her death? This was highlighted by Jérémy Bellet, who was present at the ceremony, in an interview with Public.
“I was surprised to see so few personalities present. These same people who did numerous interviews didn’t even make the effort to travel to Nice. I came from Paris, I took a very early flight. Many people spoke, I think she would have liked more people at this moment of remembrance. It would have been good to come even just to bid her a final farewell rather than parade on TV,” lamented the person who is also close to Pierre Palmade.
Jérémy Bellet, criticized as an opportunist, defends his friendship with Loana
Despite being criticized as an opportunist by some for his connection to Loana, Jérémy Bellet is surprised to find himself among the very few who made the effort to attend. “My intentions have been questioned. I think she had enough trouble during her lifetime with controversies. Even in death, there are quarrels, it’s unfortunate. Throughout her life, she was surrounded by people who were not necessarily sincere,” expressed the main interested party. “I lost people, but this is the first time I have collapsed following the loss of a loved one. We supported each other, even from afar. We stood by each other’s side,” he added. Despite contrary claims, he stands by his words.
