NDR legend Carlo von Tiedemann dies in Hamburg at the age of 81
NDR legend Carlo von Tiedemann dies in Hamburg at the age of 81
Hamburg, Deutschland - Carlo von Tiedemann, the legendary radio and television presenter of the Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), died in Hamburg on June 8, 2025 at the age of 81. This was confirmed by his family to the NDR. Von Tiedemann suffered health problems in recent years that led to his death. Apart from his health situation, he remained active until the end, most recently at NDR Schlager.
born on October 20, 1943 in Stargard, Pomerania, Carlo von Tiedemann was the child of a lieutenant general of the Prussian army and grew up in a turbulent period. Due to the war, his family came to Hamburg in 1945, where he hit a journalistic career. After completing an apprenticeship as a publisher, he began his career as a volunteer at the "Cuxhaven Allgemeine" and later worked as a police reporter for the "Hamburger Abendblatt". His first big step on radio began in 1971 with his entry at the NDR.
a veteran of the NDR
Carlo von Tiedemann shaped numerous NDR programs over the decades. He quickly became a crowd favorite and was seen in formats such as "The current Schaubude", "NDR QuizShow" and "NDR talk show". He moderated NDR 2 on the radio from 1971 to 1997 and was then active at NDR 90.3. Overall, his career at the NDR was a prime example of professionalism and commitment in the media landscape.
The 1980s were also particularly formative, in which Tiedemann tried to make international careers with the show "Show and Co. with Carlo" at ZDF. However, this phase was not without controversy because he had to deal with personal challenges that temporarily burdened his career. After taking over responsibility for his setback, he managed to repay his debts and celebrate a comeback in public - both on the radio and on television.social commitment and legacy
career and personal rivalries or not, Carlo von Tiedemann also knew about the importance of social engagements. He was a patron of the “Sternen Bridge” children's hospice in Hamburg and was committed to several charitable institutions, including the “Quickborn helps” association and the Diakonisches Werk Hamburg-West/Südholstein. In 2020 he received the medal of merit of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his social commitment.
his death is perceived by many as a great loss for the north German media landscape. Joachim Knuth, the NDR director, described him as a "NDR veteran" and praised his extensive work. In order to do justice to his life's work, the NDR plans a special program for its commemoration.
In his 80th birthday in October 2023, Carlo von Tiedemann celebrated with 300 guests in the St. Pauli Kiez district in Hamburg and looked back on a fulfilling life. His death, as his wife noticed, represents great salvation for him, and the family was by his side in his last days.
Carlo von Tiedemann will not only be remembered as one of the best -known radio moderators of northern Germany, but also as a person who knew how to deal with misconceptions and always get up again. His legacy, which he shaped for so long, lives in the hearts of the people who knew and loved him.
For more information on his life and work, please visit: FAZ , Digital television or ndr .
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