What's happened
George Clooney is selling his Lake Como villa due to paparazzi attention
Why it matters
The sale of George Clooney's iconic Lake Como villa due to paparazzi concerns is significant as it reflects the challenges faced by celebrities in maintaining privacy and security.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that Clooney is selling the villa due to concerns about paparazzi attention, while The Times confirms the sale and quotes a managing partner of a real estate agency confirming the actor's intention to sell.
How we got here
George Clooney purchased the Villa Oleandra in 2002 and has spent many summer holidays there with his family. Recent reports indicated that he had listed the property for sale, and a leading property agent has now confirmed the rumours.
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Lake Como, also known as Lario, is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 square kilometres, making it the third-largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore.
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George Timothy Clooney is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is the recipient of three Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, one for acting in Syriana and the other for co-producing Argo.