TV legend Rolf Schimpf died in Munich at the age of 100!

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München, Deutschland - The German television world mourns the loss of a legend: the actor Rolf Schimpf died in a nursing home in Munich at the age of 100. According to reports from the Bavarian Radio, which were also taken up by Krone , he fell asleep peacefully on the morning of March 22. Schimpf was mainly known as chief commissioner Leo Kress in the popular ZDF crime series "The Alte", where he captivated millions of viewers in 222 episodes over 21 years.

his career in acting did not start as such: after the Second World War, Schimpf wanted to study medicine before discovering the forest sciences. Ultimately, however, his way led him to the theater stage and later in front of the camera. With the start of "The Alte" in 1986, he made his breakthrough and became a great TV personality. "There are decisions that are made with the heart and decisions that are made with the head. This is part of the latter," said Schimpf, when he resigned in 2007 at the age of 83 to protect the credibility of the commissioner, like Derwesten reported.

a life full of memories

After retiring from the spotlight, Schimpf lived in a retirement home and had to deal with dementia in the last few years of his life. The history of his marriage to Ilse Zielstorff, which also suffered from dementia and died in 2015 after they were married for 47 years. Schimpf leaves a son from first marriage and many memories of his unforgettable appearances on television, which captivated the audience. His striking presence will not only be remembered by the spectators, but also by his colleagues.

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