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Paul Panzer says his wife has died after 25 years together
German comedian Paul Panzer has announced his wife’s death in a podcast conversation with host Hans Sigl.
Panzer, whose real name is Dieter Tappert, said they had been together for 25 years.
In April, he paused his tour and 12 performances were postponed after his management cited a serious personal loss in his family.
He says caring for their son gives him a reason to keep going.
Panzer also said he still sees life as a gift and an adventure.
He is due to perform again in Neubrandenburg on October 16, followed by a show in Frankfurt an der Oder the next day, with more dates planned in Germany and Austria.
When and how his wife died have not been made public.
Comedian Paul Panzer has publicly said that his wife has died.
Panzer, whose legal name is Dieter Tappert, said they had been together for 25 years.
He spoke about her death in an episode of a podcast hosted by Hans Sigl, due to be released on October 14.
Panzer said their son gives him a reason to keep going and that he is caring for him.
The date and cause of his wife's death have not been reported.
- Who
- Paul Panzer, whose legal name is Dieter Tappert, and his wife.
- What
- Panzer has said publicly that his wife died. He said they had been together for 25 years.
- When
- He spoke about her death in a podcast episode due to be released on October 14, 2026. When she died is not stated.
- Where
- The podcast conversation was recorded in front of an audience at Ammersee, Bavaria.
- Why
- The cause of her death is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Panzer interrupted his tour, with his management citing a serious personal loss in his immediate family.
Twelve performances had been postponed.
Reports said Panzer had publicly revealed that his wife had died.
The podcast episode featuring Panzer's comments was scheduled for release.
Panzer was scheduled to perform in Neubrandenburg and Frankfurt an der Oder.
- Together
- 25 years
- Son
- One son
- Postponed performances
- 12, through May 15
- Podcast
- Betreff: Leben – die Sprechstunde mit Hans Sigl
- Podcast recording
- Ammersee, Bavaria
- Cause and date of death
- Not stated
What people are saying
My wife has died, the love of my life. We were together for 25 years.
We have a son together. I am taking care of my son.
I really think that life is a great gift, a great adventure.
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