Loft Story’s first winner, found dead at her home on Wednesday, was mocked for her body throughout her life and became a victim of violence.
Spring 2018. Loana, exactly 40 years old, participates in the 4th season of “La Villa des cœurs brisés”. In this TF1 program, candidates are asked to reflect on their emotional difficulties and identify the “problems” preventing them from finding a romantic partner.
During a dubious coaching session, the show’s “love coach” encouraged Loana to immerse herself in the villa’s pool for a “cleansing bath” to rid herself of her “Loana persona”. She tearfully expressed her desire to no longer be insulted, judged by her appearance, dependent on others to move forward, objectified, hurt, or cry.
The video of this emotional moment highlights Loana’s suffering, culminating in her death at 48 years old, at her home in Nice. Feminist author Valérie Rey-Robert argues that Loana “died from sexism”, a view shared by journalist Paul Sanfourche, author of “Sexisme story”, who sees Loana as a symbol of the various injustices faced by women.
These injustices began within Loana’s family. Born in Cannes on August 30, 1977, she endured domestic violence from her father, who abused her physically and mentally. Having left her daughter exposed to this abuse, Loana’s mother escaped her father’s wrath, leaving an 11-year-old Loana to endure the physical and emotional abuse alone.
The article depicts Loana’s journey from her troubled childhood to her rise to fame on “Loft Story” and subsequent struggles with body image, mental health issues, and public scrutiny. Despite her successes, Loana faced constant criticism, objectification, and violence, culminating in tragic events surrounding her personal life.
Mediapart has revealed disturbing details of Loana’s final televised appearance, where she shared a harrowing account of being imprisoned and sexually assaulted in her home. This disturbing incident led to legal action against the show’s host and guests for their intrusive and insensitive questions despite Loana’s obvious distress.
Loana’s complex and tumultuous life highlights the challenges and mistreatment faced by women in the public eye, shedding light on societal issues related to sexism, body shaming, and violence against women.
