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Farewell to Carlo: memorial service in Hamburg’s Michel on July 10th!”
On July 10th, a memorial service for the late NDR presenter Carlo von Tiedemann will take place in Hamburg's Michel.
Farewell to Carlo: memorial service in Hamburg’s Michel on July 10th!”
On July 10, 2025, a memorial service will be held in Hamburg's Michel for Carlo von Tiedemann, who died on June 8 at the age of 81. He shaped NDR as an entertainer and presenter for over 50 years. Under the title “Thank you Carlo!” The celebration will be broadcast live on television and radio by NDR from 4:15 p.m., as [Berlin Live](https://www.berlin-live.de/panorama/promi-tv/carlo-von-tiedemann-ndr-trauer Feier-id492986.html) reports.
The event is open to anyone interested. In the Michel, places are reserved for relatives and invited guests, the remaining places are available to the public. Registration is not required. Access is via Portal 8; For severely disabled people there is access via Portal 10, according to information from [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/carlo-von-tiedemann-fragen-und- Answeren-zur-gedenk Feier-am-10-juli,carlo-102.html).
A versatile farewell
The commemoration will include both a liturgical and a secular part. Pastor Julia Atze, who leads the church section, is supported by Bishop Kirsten Fehrs, who gives the funeral speech. Musical contributions come from pianist Joja Wendt, the NDR Big Band and the cult singer Lotto King Karl, among others. Bettina Tietjen moderates the live broadcast, while cultural director Daniel Kaiser from NDR 90.3 comments on the celebration, as [TV Spielfilm](https://www.tvspielfilm.de/news/tv/ndr-uebertraegt-trauer Feier-fuer-carlo-von-tiedemann-live-im- Fernsehen,12775846,ApplicationArticle.html) reports in detail.
In lieu of flowers and wreaths, the family asks for donations to the “ Sternenbrücke Children’s Hospice Foundation .” If you would like to help, you can donate to the following account:
| bank | IBAN | Purpose of use |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Volksbank | DE65 2019 0003 0019 0991 00 | Memorial ceremony for Carlo von Tiedemann |
Prominent companions
Numerous prominent companions are invited to the memorial service. Otto Waalkes said: “It is an honor to accompany him on his final journey.” Barbara Schöneberger and Roland Kaiser are also expected. NDR director Joachim Knuth paid tribute to Carlo von Tiedemann in a speech, emphasizing the entertainer's importance for the NDR program.
The event is intended to be a worthy memory of a great presenter and entertainer who moderated almost 1,000 editions of the “Aktuelle Schaubude” during his career and shaped numerous formats. We invite everyone to experience this special celebration with us and to give Carlo von Tiedemann the honor he deserves.