Austrian movie stars died at 72
Here are 3 famous actresses from Austria died at 72:
Heidemarie Hatheyer
Heidemarie Hatheyer (April 8, 1918 Villach-May 11, 1990 Zürich) a.k.a. Heide Marie Pia Nechansky was an Austrian actor. Her children are called Veronika Feldhütter and Regine Feldhütter.
Hatheyer began her acting career at the Vienna State Opera and later transitioned to film, making her debut in the 1937 film "Traumulus." She went on to appear in over 60 films, including "Women Without a Home" and "Kohlhiesel's Daughters."
In addition to her film and stage work, Hatheyer was also known for her radio dramas and voiceover work. She was a prominent figure in Austrian theater, and often worked with celebrated director Max Reinhardt.
Hatheyer's personal life was marked by tragedy; both of her husbands, as well as one of her daughters, died by suicide. Despite these hardships, Hatheyer remained a respected and beloved figure in Austrian cinema and theater until her death in 1990.
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Tilly Losch
Tilly Losch (November 15, 1903 Vienna-December 24, 1975 New York City) was an Austrian ballet dancer and actor.
She died as a result of cancer.
Tilly Losch was born Ottilie Ethel Leopoldine Losch in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. She began her career in dance and performed with the Ballets Russes in Paris during the 1920s. She also appeared in films such as "Dream of Love" (1935) and "The Good Earth" (1937).
During World War II, Losch worked for the U.S. government in the Office of War Information and the Office of Strategic Services. She also collaborated with composer George Antheil on several music projects.
After the war, Losch continued to perform on stage and in film, and she made her Broadway debut in "The Pirate" (1942). She later married the British diplomat, Henry Herbert, 6th Earl of Carnarvon, and became known as Lady Carnarvon.
Losch was also known for her eccentric and flamboyant style, which she brought to both her performances and personal life. She was a muse to many artists and has been credited with inspiring works by Salvador Dali, George Balanchine, and others.
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Frida Richard
Frida Richard (November 1, 1873 Vienna-September 12, 1946 Salzburg) also known as Frieda Richard, Friederike Raithel or Rosa Richards was an Austrian actor.
Frida Richard was born in Vienna to a family of actors. She made her stage debut in Graz in 1890 and quickly rose to fame, becoming one of the most sought-after actresses in Germany and Austria. She was particularly known for her interpretations of tragic heroines, including Medea and Mary Stuart.
Richard worked with some of the most famous directors and playwrights of her time, including Max Reinhardt and Hugo von Hofmannsthal. She was a member of the ensemble at the Burgtheater in Vienna for many years and also performed at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin.
Richard was married to the actor Rudolf Rittner, who died in 1917. She continued to act well into her 60s but retired in the early 1940s due to ill health. She died in Salzburg in 1946 at the age of 72.
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