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Fernsehballett dancer André Höhl dies at 59
Dancer André Höhl has died at the age of 59.
He was a longtime soloist with the German Television Ballet and lived in Berlin.
Höhl began appearing on television in 1989, joining the ensemble after training and dancing at the Leipzig Opera.
The ballet became a familiar part of major entertainment shows, performing with singers including Helene Fischer, Mary Roos and Stefanie Hertel.
His death prompted tributes from fellow performers, including Hertel and Roos, who remembered his humor and dancing.
Friends reportedly found him dead in his Berlin-Friedrichshain apartment after he missed an appointment; the cause of death has not been made public.
The ensemble ended its run in 2020, after nearly six decades on television.
Dancer André Höhl, a longtime soloist with the German Television Ballet, has died at 59.
Mary Roos mourned him publicly and wrote that they would form a group together “up there” with people they loved.
Friends reportedly found Höhl dead in his apartment in Berlin-Friedrichshain.
The sources differ on the date of his death: the Berliner Kurier says he died on October 25, while Merkur reports October 26.
Höhl began appearing on television in 1989 and danced in shows with artists including Mary Roos and Helene Fischer.
- Who
- André Höhl, a dancer and longtime soloist with the German Television Ballet, died at 59.
- What
- Mary Roos and other colleagues mourned him publicly.
- When
- He was reported dead on October 27, 2026. Sources differ on whether he died October 25 or 26.
- Where
- Friends found him in his apartment in Berlin-Friedrichshain.
- Why
- Not stated; the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
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Höhl joined the East German Television Ballet and made his first appearance with the ensemble in the 100th edition of “Ein Kessel Buntes” on September 23.
The German Television Ballet gave its final performance.
The Berliner Kurier reports that Höhl died on this date and was found by friends in his Berlin apartment.
Merkur reports that Höhl died on this date, citing the portal Schlagerprofis.de.
News of Höhl’s death was reported, and Mary Roos and other colleagues shared tributes.
- Age
- 59
- Last reported home
- Berlin-Friedrichshain
- Television debut with the ballet
- September 23, 1989, in the 100th “Ein Kessel Buntes
- Final performance of the German Television Ballet
- End of 2020
- Reported death date
- October 25, 2026, according to Berliner Kurier; October 26, according to Merkur
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What people are saying
Dear André, my heart is weeping. You were one of the best, funniest dancers in the former, unforgettable MDR Television Ballet. I’m thinking about the finiteness of our time on Earth. Up there, with everyone we like, we’ll form a gang. RIP, yours, Mary
It is awful to learn that another nice person has left us forever.
André was artistically highly gifted. He had a wonderful presence. He was funny, he was collegial. A great friend. André has left us much too soon.