German actors who died due to Dementia

Here are 1 famous actors from Germany died in Dementia:

Harald Juhnke

Harald Juhnke (June 10, 1929 Charlottenburg-April 1, 2005 Rüdersdorf) a.k.a. Harry Heinz Herbert Juhnke or Harold Young was a German actor, comedian, entertainer, voice actor and singer. His children are called Barbara Juhnke, Peer Juhnke and Oliver Juhnke.

Juhnke began his career as a stage actor in Berlin in the 1950s before transitioning to TV and film roles in the 1960s. He quickly gained popularity for his comedic timing and entertaining personality. One of his most famous roles was in the 1993 film "Otto - Der Liebesfilm" where he played a love guru.

Aside from acting, Juhnke was also a talented singer and released several albums throughout his career. He won multiple awards for his work in the entertainment industry, including the Federal Cross of Merit in 1995. However, the last years of his life were plagued with medical issues and personal struggles, including alcohol addiction. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 75.

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