Film legend Waltraut Haas dies with 97 - Vienna mourns the loss for Mariandl!

Film legend Waltraut Haas dies with 97 - Vienna mourns the loss for Mariandl!

Waltraut Haas, the popular Austrian actress, died in Vienna on April 23, 2025 at the age of 97. Her family announced that she fell asleep peacefully in the early morning. The adoption of Haas takes place in the closest family circle at her own request, and the family asks for calm and privacy in this difficult time.

Haas, who was born in a hotelier family in Vienna on June 9, 1927, was an outstanding personality in the Austrian film and theater business. Many people remember their charming charisma and the distinctive voice that made them a grande dame of Austrian entertainment. With films such as "Der Hofrat Geiger", "Mariandl" and "in the White Rössl", she significantly shaped the Austrian post -war cinema. Her successful cooperation with director Franz Antel is considered to be memorable.

Career and successes

Waltraut Haas' career began in 1947 with her debut film "Hofrat Geiger", which Willi Forst staged. In the following decades she made a total of around 70 films and was particularly known for her role as Mariandl, a figure that earned her great popularity. Her other important works include "Hello Dienstmann", "Mariandl's return" and "Little dizziness on Lake Wolfgang". In addition to her film career, Haas was also a sought -after theater actress and regularly appeared on various stages in Austria and Germany, including the Linz Landestheater and the Raimund Theater.

Haas' acting talent was recognized early on. Her mentors included greats such as Paul Hörbiger, Curd Jürgens and Johannes Heesters. It was actively in numerous productions, most recently in 2020 in "Happiness is a Vogerl", and appeared at the WACHTAFESSPIEN and in the Dinner Theater Schönbrunn. Haas also leaves a literary heritage: in 2018 she published her memories of life in the book "Now I say it", in which she told about her experiences in the film world and Hollywood stars.

Her family, which also includes her son Marcus Strahl, who is also an actor and director, will always remember her warm personality and joie de vivre. Waltraut Haas was married to actor Erwin Strahl from 1966, who died in 2011.

Recognition and legacy

For her life's work, Haas received numerous awards, including the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 2003 and the Golden Viennese honor in 2010. Her deeply anchored connection to her art and important contributions to Austrian culture made you an icon of the Schauspielhaus.

The news of her death fulfills the domestic and international film and theater community with grief. Waltraut Haas will not only be remembered as an actress, but also as a person who enjoys many people. Her family gratitude for a long and fulfilling life underlines the deep connection and appreciation that she has surrounded. In the hearts of her fans and family, the memory of this remarkable artist will live on.

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