Home Town star Erin Napier shares emotional family news
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM · 1 min read
Home Town star Erin Napier is mourning the death of a beloved family member while she and husband Ben Napier continue work on the popular HGTV series. Erin Napier announced that her aunt Marilyn, known affectionately as “Mae Mae,” had died Nov. 4, according to People’s report on the family loss.