Here are 1 famous actresses from West Germany died before 40:
Helga Anders (January 11, 1948 Innsbruck-March 30, 1986 Haar) also known as Helga Scherz, Helgi Anders or Helga Anders-Fritz was a West German actor and voice actor. She had one child, Tatjana Leslie Fritz.
She died in heart failure.
Helga Anders began her acting career in 1959, when she was just 11 years old, with a small role in the film "The Bridge". She went on to star in several popular films including "The Head", "The Young Törless", and "The Curse of the Yellow Snake". Her work as a voice actor was also highly praised and she lent her voice to several German dubs of beloved animated films such as "The Aristocats", "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", and "Robin Hood". In 1972, she took a break from acting to focus on raising her daughter, but returned to the screen in the 1980s, with roles in television shows like "Derrick" and "The Old Fox". Helga Anders' sudden death at the age of 38 shocked her friends, family, and fans, and she is remembered as a talented and beloved actress in German cinema.
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