Blur star’s ex-wife left huge sum in will before travelling to die at Dignitas
Paola Marra, who was once married to Blue drummer Dave Rowntree, travelled to Switzerland’s assisted dying clinic Dignitas to end her life amid her cancer diagnosis12:01, 28 Mar 2025Paola died last yearBlur star Dave Rowntree’s ex reportedly left a fortune of almost £1million after travelling to Dignitas to end her life.Paola Marra – who was married to the drummer in the 90s – passed away at the clinic in Switzerland last year at the age of 53. She had been battling bowel and breast cancer before dying at the clinic, which TV star Esther Rantzen has expressed interest in following her own cancer diagnosis.Article continues belowBefore she died, Paola was vocal on the assisted dying debate. She told The Guardian: “I’m not scared to die. I’m scared of dying in pain.”Paola died at DignitasThe Daily Mail has now been reported that she left thousands of pounds in her will. While most went to family members, Paola didn’t forget her ex.Although they had split in the noughties, they were still close. And Dave supported Paola as she dealt with her illness.According to the publication, Paola left a whopping £941,004 after various costs had been deducted. The bulk was left to her siblings in Canada, which is where she was from.Parklife star Dave was left £50,000 and the contents of her home in London. Former music industry and charity worker Paola also made sure the musician would get her artwork.Dave and Paola remained close after splitting(Image: More