German musicians who died due to Emphysema
Here are 1 famous musicians from Germany died in Emphysema:
Hildegard Knef
Hildegard Knef (December 28, 1925 Ulm-February 1, 2002 Berlin) also known as Hildergarde Neff, Hildegard Neff, Hildegarde Neff or Hildegard Frieda Albertine Knef was a German writer, actor, singer, author and voice actor. Her child is called Tinta Knef.
Discography: Knef, The Reform Sessions, 17 Millimeter, Für mich soll's rote Rosen regnen, Ihre großen Erfolge, Für mich soll's rote Rosen regnen, Aber schön war es doch, A Woman and a Half, Concert: Ihre größten Erfolge and Ihre größten Erfolge: Live in Concert.
Hildegard Knef started her career as a stage actor and gained popularity for her roles in the films "Under the Bridges" (1946) and "The Murderers Are Among Us" (1946). She also played significant roles in Hollywood movies like "Decision Before Dawn" (1951) and "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" (1952).
Apart from acting, Knef was also a prolific writer and author of several novels including "Der geschenkte Gaul" (The Gift Horse) and "Das Urteil" (The Verdict), which were both turned into successful movies. She also wrote an autobiography titled "Der geschenkte Gaul - Bericht aus einem Leben" (The Gift Horse - Report from a Life).
Knef was known as a versatile singer and recorded numerous albums in German, English, and French. Her biggest hit was "Für mich soll's rote Rosen regnen" (I Want Red Roses to Rain on Me) which became an anthem for post-war Germany.
In her later years, Knef battled cancer and became an advocate for cancer research. She died in 2002 at the age of 76 in Berlin, leaving behind a legacy as one of Germany's greatest cultural icons.
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