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Mourning for Hannes Androsch: Celebrities say goodbye in Altaussee
The entrepreneur and politician Hannes Androsch died on December 11, 2024. A solemn funeral service took place in Altaussee on December 27th, attended by many celebrities and the Federal President.
Mourning for Hannes Androsch: Celebrities say goodbye in Altaussee
Last Friday, a moving memorial service for the respected entrepreneur and former politician Hannes Androsch took place in picturesque Altaussee, Styria. The 86-year-old, who died on December 11th, leaves behind an impressive legacy in both business and politics. Important personalities joined the mourning community to pay their last respects to “Kreisky's Crown Prince”, including actor Klaus Maria Brandauer as well as numerous political figures such as the Third National Council President Doris Bures (SPÖ) and NEOS boss Beate Meinl-Reisinger.
Big farewell in the parish church
The commemoration began with a ceremonial procession from the office building to the parish church, accompanied by the salt band and the volunteer fire department. A moving one-hour ceremony was held in the church, which was marked by speeches and greetings from Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. Mayor Gerald Loitzl and the Altaussee community organized the ceremony in gratitude for Androsch's lifelong service.
Hannes Androsch was known for his critical analyzes of domestic politics and was actively involved in various projects until his death. His presence in the Austrian economy and politics is perceived as a loss and illustrates the gap that his death leaves behind. How Krone.at reported, the many celebrities in attendance created an impressive farewell for a major figure of the Second Republic, a moment of reflection on his legacy and influence on society.