Lindenstraße star Harry Rowohlt died at the age of 70

Harry Rowohlt is dead. The German writer, translator and actor died at the age of 70 in Hamburg. For most, Rowohlt was well-known in his role as a homeless man in "Lindenstraße". He had suffered from an incurable disease for years.

All-rounder Harry Rowohlt is dead
Harry Rowohlt was one of the most well-known voices in German literature. Now the writer and translator died after a long and serious illness at the age of 70 in Hamburg, reports the news agency dpa. The native of Hamburg was considered a multi-talent. Rowohlt has translated numerous books from English, including works by Ernest Hemingway, Dylan Thomas and Ian McEwan. He was also a reader, author, original, ambassador of the Irish whiskey and for about 20 years, the "bum" from the permanent series "Linden Road". The unruly mane and impressive beard were his trademarks.

Rowohlt suffered for years from incurable disease
Rowohlt has suffered for years from the incurable disease of polyneuropathy (diabetic neuropathy), in which nerve tracts are damaged and gradually die. Among other things, it can lead to unpleasant numbness, tingling in feet and legs and severe pain when walking. Rowohlt's ability to walk was severely restricted. Diabetes mellitus and prolonged alcohol consumption are among the most common causes of nerve damage. (Ad)

"Harry Rowohlt 2009" by DE: User: Nifoto - Photo added by Nifoto. Licensed under Copyrighted free use via Wikimedia Commons