Swiss musicians died at 41

Here are 3 famous musicians from Switzerland died at 41:

Edy Reinalter

Edy Reinalter (December 24, 1920 St. Moritz-November 19, 1962 Tschagguns) also known as Edi Reinalter was a Swiss personality.

Edy Reinalter was a well-known Swiss skier and racing cyclist who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland. He was considered one of the best downhill skiers of his time and won several international ski races throughout his career. In addition to skiing, Reinalter was also an accomplished cyclist, participating in several professional cycling races such as the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de Suisse.

During his life, Reinalter was known for his flamboyant and adventurous personality, which often caused controversy and landed him in trouble with the law. Sadly, his life was cut short at the age of 41 when he was killed in a shooting accident in Tschagguns. Despite his untimely death, Reinalter's legacy and contribution to Swiss skiing and cycling continue to be celebrated to this day.

He died in firearm.

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Herbert Müller

Herbert Müller (May 10, 1940 Switzerland-May 24, 1981) also known as Herbert Muller was a Swiss race car driver.

Müller began his racing career in the early 1960s and quickly gained success, winning the Swiss Hillclimb Championship in 1966 and 1967. He also competed in various endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

In 1973, Müller began racing for the Porsche factory team and helped bring home victories at the Targa Florio and the 24 Hours of Daytona. He continued to race for Porsche throughout the 1970s and became known for his skill in wet conditions.

Tragically, Müller was killed in a racing accident during a practice session for the 1981 1000 km Monza race. Despite his relatively short career, Müller is regarded as one of Switzerland's most successful racing drivers of all time.

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Theophil Friedrich Christen

Theophil Friedrich Christen (April 15, 1879 Basel-May 6, 1920 Lake Geneva) was a Swiss personality.

He was a writer, philosopher, and historian who is best known for his work in the field of cultural history. He was educated at the University of Basel and later obtained a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Leipzig. Christen was a prolific writer who produced numerous articles, books, and essays on topics ranging from philosophy, history, and culture. He had a particular interest in esotericism and wrote extensively on the subject. Christen was also known for his involvement in theosophy and was a member of the Theosophical Society. He died at the age of 41 in Lake Geneva, Switzerland.

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