In 1995, Maurizio Gucci was dating Paola Franchi when he was tragically murdered. They got together after their marriages ended. But what about Paola Franchi after Maurizio’s death? Where is she now? The wild story of Paola and Maurizio is in the 2021 movie House of Gucci. You know about the dramatic tales of Patrizia Reggiani and Maurizio Gucci, but what’s up with Paola Franchi? Fans are a whole lot curious about the whole process. In this article, we shall discuss what happened to Franchi. Without further ado, let’s start discussing the events.
Biography
In 1953, Paola Franchi was born in Milan. She tied the knot with copper industrialist Giorgio Colombo in 1983. Their son, Charlie, arrived in 1985. However, differences led to their split in 1990. It was then that Paola met Gucci, and their love story began. They crossed paths at a fancy club in Saint-Moritz. Living together for five luxurious years in Milan, they prepared to tie the knot at Gucci’s St. Moritz home once his divorce from Reggiani was done in 1994. Love in the air, Milan style! Now that is some serious story-weaving from the girl.
What Happened to Her?
After watching the drama series House of Gucci, many wanted to know what happened to the designer. For example, did Franchi get any money? Or, who owns Gucci now? Franchi wasn’t entitled to any of Maurizio’s wealth because they weren’t married at the time of his death. According to her, the relationship was always truly about love rather than money, despite the media’s portrayal of her as a glossy gold digger. Speaking of the film, do you know who played Franchi? Camile Cottin played Franchi. The Killing Eve actress plays the Italian interior designer dating Maurizio Gucci at his death.
The Loss of Her Son
In 2001, after Maurizio Gucci’s passing, Franchi faced another tough blow. Her ex-husband, Giorgio Colombo’s 16-year-old son, Charlie, took his own life. Dealing with her son’s tragic death, Franchi leaned on the foundation they started in his honor, called L’Amico Charly. She was surprised by Charlie’s suicide since he was typically a cheerful kid. Life’s twists, right? There are several twists and turns in the life of a personality that we are never aware of. It is quite heartbreaking as well. But life goes on despite everything. Let us see what happens.
Who is she dating now?
Currently flying solo, the Italian interior designer, Franchi, is unattached. Back in the day, she and Maurizio Gucci were an item when he met a tragic end in 1995. Childhood pals who reconnected in 1990 after both their marriages hit the rocks, they shared a swanky Milan apartment and even started gearing up for a wedding when Gucci’s divorce from Patrizia Reggiani was a done deal in 1994. Love and twists, you know? Now, that is something that a person takes a lot of time to deal with. But who knows when tragedy will strike?
Current Situation
Before crossing paths with Maurizio, Franchi had a successful gig as a model and interior designer. It was her keen eye for style and design that helped her connect even deeper with him. After facing the heartbreaking losses of Maurizio and her son, she poured her emotions into her memoir, “L’amore Spezzato,” translating to “broken love” in English. With the buzz around House of Gucci, more folks are curious about her book for a closer look at her journey with her late lover. As per OtakuKart, she’s currently flying solo and not in a rush to dive into a new romance.
Also read: Patrizia Reggiani: Meet The Murderer of Maurizio Gucci