HGTV personality Alison Victoria has publicly announced the passing of her beloved grandmother in an emotional social media tribute. The 44-year-old host of Sin City Rehab took to Instagram to share her grief with followers through a collection of cherished photographs spanning multiple years.
Heartfelt Tribute to 'Yiayiamoo'
The television star began her poignant message by describing her grandmother as her "first best friend" and "safest place in this world." She wrote emotionally about their special bond, recalling how "being with you always felt like home" and detailing the simple moments that defined their relationship.
Alison fondly remembered shared meals, watching old movies together, and affectionate gestures that became fundamental parts of her identity. She emphasised her grandmother's remarkable strength, noting this quality persisted "up until your very last breath." The designer made a solemn promise to "always and forever keep your memory alive," signing off with the touching words: "Forever your Kouklamou. I love you eternally."
Support from Fellow Television Personalities
The emotional post quickly attracted supportive comments from other well-known figures in the television industry. Jasmine Roth responded to the tribute, observing the strong family resemblance in the photographs and sending "lots of love." Jenny Marrs expressed her deep sympathy for Alison's loss, while Jenny's husband and Fixer to Fabulous co-star Dave Marrs shared that his "heart breaks" for the grieving presenter.
Recent Professional Challenges
This personal tragedy comes shortly after Alison confronted negative feedback about her television work. Earlier this month, she addressed hurtful comments from viewers during an emotional conversation with her boyfriend Brandt. She revealed her distress over a newspaper article that included critical remarks sourced from years-old Reddit discussions, where some viewers described her as "obnoxious" and "consistently angry."
Victoria explained that she felt particularly vulnerable to this criticism while establishing her new design business in Las Vegas. She expressed concern about how such comments could "seriously affect the trajectory of my career that I've worked so hard to build." Her partner offered comforting words, acknowledging both her professional achievements and the personal impact of the negative attention.
The HGTV star emphasised that behind television personalities are real people who can be hurt by public criticism. She stated firmly: "I get it, it's part of the business but these are humans that you mess with and these are humans that you hurt."
Alison Victoria has been in a relationship with Brandt for three years, having initially met at a mental health retreat where they developed a friendship that later blossomed into romance. She has previously credited this solid foundation of friendship as the "secret to a long-lasting partnership."
Her current series, Sin City Rehab, premiered in September and follows the interior designer as she returns to Las Vegas to take on "multi-million-dollar projects and risky flips" while expanding her design business. Prior to this venture, Victoria fronted Windy City Rehab for five seasons between 2019 and 2023, focusing on renovation projects in Chicago.
