Mourning for Carlo von Tiedemann: NDR legend died at the age of 81
Mourning for Carlo von Tiedemann: NDR legend died at the age of 81
Hamburg, Deutschland - Carlo von Tiedemann, the popular NDR moderator, died on June 8, 2025 at the age of 81. His wife Julia confirmed death and ended up holding his hand. Incaled health problems have accompanied him in recent years and his death is described as "great salvation". He spent the last few days in a Hamburg clinic surrounded by his family.
his health challenges began in childhood. Tiedemann has suffered from the heart disease Amyloidosis since 2021, which is accompanied by serious symptoms. In the previous years he had several health crises, including, among other things, he had to undergo several operations. Most recently, a pacemaker was used, which he himself described as his "last chance for the heart". The first operation followed a complication that wanted to prevent his heart pump from stopping. Finally, the pacemaker was successfully implanted.
career and legacy
Carlo von Tiedemann was a formative figure in the NDR for over 53 years. His career began with the "current Schaubude", and he quickly became a popular moderator. NDR director Joachim Knuth described him as "NDR veteran" and expressed that his death was a bitter loss for the station team and the audience. Despite his serious health problems, Tiedemann remained optimistic and insisted on celebrating his 80th birthday on October 20, 2023 with 300 guests in the Hamburg restaurant.
He spoke openly about his health challenges accompanied by clinical pictures such as paralysis, brain tumors and alcohol, cocaine and gambling addiction. These stages of life made him a role model for many people who experience similar crises.
personal life
In his last years of life, Tiedemann not only fought with heart problems, but also with a bacterial infection on the coronary arteries and breathing problems. During his hospital stays, he reported broken back vertebra and pneumonia. Ultimately, his state of health was so worrying that his family has always been by his side in the past few days.The news of his death has triggered great regret in public and the media. His talent and dignity are unforgettable for television culture in Germany. The NDR will continue to carry its legacy and many spectators will remember his time on television. For questions and suggestions for his program formats, the editorial team of "Visite" remains available at any time and provides further information.
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