German actresses who deceased at age 41
Here are 2 famous actresses from Germany died at 41:
Rahel Sanzara
Rahel Sanzara (February 9, 1894 Jena-February 8, 1936 Berlin) was a German novelist, actor and dancer.
She was known for her avant-garde style and played a crucial role in the Berlin art scene during the 1920s. Sanzara started her career as a dancer, but after an injury, she turned her attention to writing and acting. Her literary works often explored themes of sexuality, gender and cultural diversity, which were quite groundbreaking at the time. Some of her most notable works include "Das Mädchen mit den Schwefelhölzern" (The Little Match Girl) and "Roswithas Racheschwur" (Roswitha's Revenge Oath). Unfortunately, Sanzara's life was cut short when she passed away at the age of 41 due to complications from alcoholism. Despite her short life, she left a lasting impact on the German arts scene and continues to be celebrated in contemporary German literature and theater.
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Dana Vávrová
Dana Vávrová (August 9, 1967 Prague-February 5, 2009 Munich) a.k.a. Danuse Vávrová or Dana Vavrova was a German actor, screenwriter, film director and film producer. She had three children, Theresa Vilsmaier, Josefina Vilsmaier and Janina Vilsmaier.
She died in cancer.
Dana Vávrová began her acting career at the young age of 11 in the Czech film "The Ear". She went on to star in numerous Czech and German films throughout her career, including "Journey to the Beginning of Time", "Comeback", "Herzlichen Glückwunsch", and "The Nasty Girl". In 1992, she wrote and directed her first film, "Torn Curtain". She also directed several TV movies and series over the years, including popular crime series "SOKO 5113". In addition to her successful career in the film industry, Vávrová was also active in humanitarian causes, including her work for the German Bone Marrow Donor Center.
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