. The news of her passing has sparked an outpouring of love and condolences from both the entertainment world and her many fans.
Real Time and HGTV Pay Tribute to Paola Marella, Beloved Host and Architect, Who Passed Away at 61
On Saturday, September 21, Paola Marella, one of the most beloved faces of Real Time and HGTV, passed away at the age of 61. Marella, an architect and much-loved TV host, had been battling breast cancer since 2011. She left an indelible mark on Italian television, with hit shows such as Vendo Casa Disperatamente (Desperately Selling a House), Cerco Casa Disperatamente (Desperately Looking for a House), and Come la Vorrei (As I Would Like It), all of which aired on Real Time and HGTV.