Patrizia Reggiani is an Italian socialite known for her involvement in the high-profile murder of her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci, the former head of the luxury fashion brand Gucci. Born on December 2, 1948, in Vignola, Italy, she gained notoriety for her extravagant lifestyle and connections to the fashion industry. In 1995, Maurizio was shot dead outside his office in Milan, leading to a lengthy investigation. Reggiani was arrested in 1997 and later convicted of orchestrating the murder, receiving a 29-year prison sentence. Her story has been the subject of various media portrayals, including the film House of Gucci.