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Gerhard Porsche, grandson of the carmaker, dies aged 88
Gerhard Porsche died on October 30 aged 88, according to a family death notice.
He was the son of Ferry Porsche and grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, the carmaker who founded the family business.
He belonged to the third generation of the Porsche family, whose history in the car industry began with Ferdinand’s engineering office in 1931.
Ferry later turned the business into a sports-car maker, and its first car bearing the family name, the Porsche 356, was made in 1948.
Gerhard kept a low public profile, unlike his brother Wolfgang Porsche, and had a second home in Austria’s Metnitztal region.
His family includes his wife Iris and his daughters, who are among those mourning him.
A private farewell is planned for November 17 in Thalgau, Austria; no cause of death was given.
Gerhard Porsche, grandson of automotive pioneer Ferdinand Porsche, has died aged 88.
He died on October 30, according to the report.
He was the son of Ferry Porsche and brother of Wolfgang Porsche.
Unlike his brother, Gerhard Porsche largely stayed out of the public spotlight.
A quiet farewell is planned for November 17 in Thalgau.
- Who
- Gerhard Porsche, grandson of Ferdinand Porsche and son of Ferry Porsche.
- What
- He died aged 88.
- When
- October 30; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The cause of death is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gerhard Porsche died, according to the report.
Bild published its report on his death.
A quiet farewell is planned in Thalgau.
- Age
- 88
- Date of death
- October 30; year not stated
- Father
- Ferry Porsche
- Brother
- Wolfgang Porsche
- Farewell
- Planned for November 17 in Thalgau
What people are saying
in the circle of his beloved family