Sonia Szklanowska of ‘Hotel Paradise’ has died. She was 25

Who was Sonia Szklanowska from Hotel Paradise?

Sonia Szklanowska gained popularity as a contestant on the second edition of Hotel Paradise, broadcast in 2020. In the programme, she became known as a warm and sensitive person, which earned her the affection of viewers. After the show, she continued to be active on social media, sharing her daily life and her passion for music with her fans. She released several songs, including ‘Lion’, ‘Chapter’ and ‘Two Months’.

Tragic circumstances of death

The news of Sonia Szklanowska’s death was confirmed by her family and close friends. The official cause of death has not been made public. However, from friends’ accounts and social media posts, it appears that Sonia was struggling with mental health issues. In an interview with Onet in spring 2024, she talked about being harassed by internet users, which had a negative impact on her mental health.

Death of a Hotel Paradise contestant. Reactions from loved ones and fans

The death of Sonia Szklanowska has touched many in the media industry. The lector of the ‘Hotel Paradise’ programme, Bartosz Łabęcki, said goodbye to her in a moving post:

‘This is one of those pieces of information that you so badly don’t want to believe…. and yet.

Matt Palmer, a contestant on the same edition of the show, appealed for more support for the reality show contestants after the broadcast:

This is the second person this year to leave us. Productions with TV shows should take care of their participants not only during, but also after the shows!!! Depression has a smile.

Appeal for support for reality show participants

The tragedy of Sonia Szklanowska has highlighted the need for psychological support for reality show participants. Many of them have to deal with pressure and heckling on social media after broadcast, which can lead to serious mental health problems.

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