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

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

The German television world is mourning the loss of a legend: the actor Rolf Schimpf died at the age of 100 in a nursing home in Munich. According to reports from Bayerischer Rundfunk, also from crown He fell asleep peacefully on the morning of March 22nd. Schimpf was best known as Chief Inspector Leo Kress in the popular ZDF crime series “Der Alte”, where he captivated millions of viewers in 222 episodes over 21 years.

His career in acting did not begin as such: After the Second World War, Schimpf initially wanted to study medicine before discovering forestry. Ultimately, however, his path led him to the theater stage and later in front of the camera. When he joined “Der Alte” in 1986, he made his breakthrough and became a major TV personality. "There are decisions that are made with the heart and decisions that are made with the head. This is one of the latter," said Schimpf when he resigned from his role in 2007 at the age of 83 in order to preserve the commissioner's credibility, such as TheWest reported.

A life full of memories

After his withdrawal from the spotlight, Schimpf lived in a retirement home and struggled with dementia in the last years of his life. Particularly moving is the story of his marriage to Ilse Zielstorff, who also suffered from dementia and died in 2015 after they had been married for 47 years. Schimpf leaves behind a son from his first marriage and many memories of his unforgettable appearances on television, which captivated the audience. His striking presence will be remembered not only by the audience, but also by his colleagues.