West German musicians died at 67
Here are 2 famous musicians from West Germany died at 67:
Frank Wisbar
Frank Wisbar (December 9, 1899 Sovetsk-March 17, 1967 Mainz) otherwise known as Franz Wysbar, Frank Bentick Wisbar, Frank Wysbar or F. Wysbar was a West German screenwriter, film director, film producer, television director and television producer.
Wisbar was born in Sovetsk, which was then known as Tilsit and was a part of East Prussia. He began his career in the German film industry in the 1920s and worked as a writer and assistant director on several films. Wisbar fled from Nazi Germany in 1937 and eventually settled in the United States, where he continued to work as a filmmaker. He directed several films in Hollywood, including the horror film "Strangler of the Swamp" in 1946. Wisbar returned to West Germany in the 1950s and continued his career in film and television. He is perhaps best known for his work on the TV series "Hafenpolizei" (Harbor Police) and "Polizei" (Police). Wisbar passed away in 1967 in Mainz.
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Helmut Schmid
Helmut Schmid (April 8, 1925 Neu-Ulm-July 18, 1992 Heiligenschwendi) a.k.a. Helmut Schmidt or Hans-Helmut Schmidt was a West German actor. His children are Melisande Schmid and Marc-Tell Schmid.
In addition to his acting career, Helmut Schmid was also known for his political activism. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany and was involved in several political campaigns throughout his life. Schmid was particularly passionate about environmental issues and was an early advocate for sustainable living practices. He also founded the Helmut-Schmidt-Foundation, which provides scholarships and other support for students pursuing careers in the arts and humanities. Despite his success in both politics and entertainment, Schmid remained humble throughout his life and was known for his kind and generous nature. He passed away in 1992, but his legacy continues to inspire generations of artists and activists.
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