German actors who died due to Alzheimer's disease
Here are 2 famous actors from Germany died in Alzheimer's disease:
Karlheinz Böhm
Karlheinz Böhm (March 16, 1928 Darmstadt-May 29, 2014 Grödig) also known as Karlheinz Bohm, Carl Boehm, Karl Boehm, Carl Heinz, Carl-Heinz, Karl Böhm, Carl Böhm, Carl Heinz Boehm, Carl-Heinz Boehm, Carl Bohm, Karl Heinz Böhm or Karl-Heinz Böhm was a German actor and voice actor. He had seven children, Katharina Böhm, Nicolas Böhm, Aida Böhm, Kristina Böhm, Sissi Bohm, Michael Bohm and Daniela Böhm.
Böhm began his acting career in the 1940s and gained recognition for his role as Franz Joseph in the 1955 film "Sissi". He went on to star in other films such as "Peeping Tom" (1960) and "The Train" (1964). However, he is perhaps best known for his humanitarian work in Ethiopia. In 1981, he founded the human rights organization Menschen für Menschen, which aims to combat poverty and promote sustainable development in Africa. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit in 1991. Böhm passed away in 2014 at the age of 86.
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Helmut Zacharias
Helmut Zacharias (January 27, 1920 Berlin-February 28, 2002 Brissago) also known as Zacharias or Der Zaubergeiger (The Magic Violinist) was a German actor, musician, violinist and composer. He had one child, Stephan Zacharias.
Helmut Zacharias started playing the violin at the age of two and by the age of six, began his career as a professional musician. His style was a mix of classical, swing and pop music, and he became very popular in Germany and abroad during the 1950s and 1960s. Zacharias recorded more than 400 LPs and sold over 14 million albums worldwide. Some of his most popular songs include "Tokyo Melody," "Tea for Two," and "When the White Lilacs Bloom Again." In addition to his music career, Zacharias also appeared in several German films and television shows. His popularity began to decline in the 1970s as disco and rock music became more popular, but he continued to perform until his retirement in the 1990s. Zacharias passed away in 2002 at the age of 82.
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