West German music stars died as a result of HIV/AIDS
Here are 1 famous musicians from West Germany died in HIV/AIDS:
Kurt Raab
Kurt Raab (July 20, 1941 Kašperské Hory-June 28, 1988 Hamburg) otherwise known as Emma Kartoffel or Timmy Herrera was a West German actor, production designer, screenwriter, playwright, film art director, film director, author and set decorator.
His albums: Kriminaltango (feat. Kurt Raab).
Kurt Raab was born in Kašperské Hory, Czechoslovakia and grew up in Germany. He began his career as an actor in the 1960s and became known for his collaborations with famous director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, whom he met in 1967. Raab worked with Fassbinder on various projects throughout the 1970s, including the films "The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant," "World on a Wire," and "Lili Marleen."
In addition to his acting work, Raab also wrote and directed plays and films. He co-wrote the script for "The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant" and directed the 1978 film "Drei Lieder über Liebe." Raab was also known for his work as a production designer, screenwriter, film art director, and set decorator.
Although Raab was a prolific artist, he struggled with drug addiction and died of AIDS-related complications in 1988 at the age of 46. Despite his relatively short career, Raab's work and influence continue to be recognized and celebrated by film and theater enthusiasts around the world. His legacy lives on through his contributions to the arts and his collaborations with some of the most influential artists of his time.
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