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Ralph Siegel hospitalized again as health worsens
German composer Ralph Siegel is back in hospital after his health worsened.
Reports differ on whether the 81-year-old is in a coma; two say he is not and that he is breathing on his own.
Siegel was placed in an induced coma last summer after a severe bout of pneumonia.
One account says he was admitted again last week after several falls and high inflammation levels, but that detail has not been confirmed by the other accounts.
His family is at his bedside as he recovers.
His planned October 22 appearance at Zeppelin is in doubt, and no further details about his condition or next steps have been given.
Ralph Siegel, 81, has been hospitalized again after his health worsened, according to reports published on October 19.
Reports disagree on whether he is in an induced coma: 1&1 says he is, while his office manager told RTL he is not.
BILD reported that Siegel was admitted last week after several falls and elevated inflammation levels.
His office manager told RTL that Siegel is breathing on his own.
Siegel had planned to attend the October 22 season premiere of his musical “Zeppelin” at Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein.
- Who
- Ralph Siegel, an 81-year-old German composer and music producer.
- What
- He has been hospitalized again after his health worsened. Reports disagree on whether he is in an induced coma.
- When
- The reports were published on October 19, 2026; BILD says he was admitted last week.
- Where
- The hospital’s location is not stated.
- Why
- BILD reported that he was admitted after several falls and elevated inflammation levels.
Siegel’s office manager, reported by T-Online
1&1 report
Coma status
Siegel’s office manager, reported by T-Online
The office manager told RTL that Siegel is not in a coma.
1&1 report
1&1 says Siegel has been placed in an induced coma.
Siegel spent 18 days in an induced coma after a severe case of pneumonia.
BILD reported that Siegel was admitted to hospital after several falls and elevated inflammation levels.
News reports said Siegel had been hospitalized again, but differed on whether he was in an induced coma.
Siegel had been expected to attend the season premiere of his musical “Zeppelin” at Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein.
- Age
- 81
- Hospitalization
- Reported on October 19, 2026
- Reported reason for admission
- Several falls and elevated inflammation levels, according to BILD
- Breathing
- His office manager told RTL he is breathing on his own
- Planned appearance
- October 22 season premiere of “Zeppelin” at Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein
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What people are saying
He is unfortunately back in the hospital, but not in a coma. He is breathing on his own.
His health is unfortunately not good. One day he feels better, the next day worse.
In love, connected by wires. My Laura was at my bedside around the clock.