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German actresses who died due to Parkinson's disease

Here are 1 famous actresses from Germany died in Parkinson's disease:

Edith Schultze-Westrum

Edith Schultze-Westrum (December 30, 1904 Mainz-Kastel-March 20, 1981 Munich) otherwise known as Edith Schulze-Westrum was a German actor, voice actor, screenwriter and film director. Her children are called Thomas Schultze-Westrum and Regine Schelkopf.

Edith Schulze-Westrum began her acting career in 1928, and over the course of her career, she appeared in almost 60 films. She was best known for her roles in movies such as "Münchhausen" (1943), "Die Drei von der Tankstelle" (1930), and "Achtung! Feind hört mit!" (1940). Along with acting, she also worked as a screenwriter and film director. In fact, she was the first woman to direct a German feature film after World War II with the 1959 film "Die Tausend Augen des Dr. Mabuse" (The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse). Edith Schulze-Westrum was known for her versatility as an actress, often playing both comedic and dramatic roles. She remained active in the film industry until her death in 1981.

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