German Actress Lilly Forgách Dies at 58 After Short Illness

The celebrated theater and TV performer passed away following complications from a brain aneurysm and stroke, leaving behind a rich legacy in film and stage.

Lilly Forgách, known for roles in 'Watzmann ermittelt' and 'Himmel, Herrgott, Sakrament,' died on Sunday in Munich after a short, severe illness.
Her family revealed that she suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in March, followed by a stroke in September, leading to 12 weeks in a coma before her passing.
Forgách was a prominent figure in German theater, performing at Munich's Metropoltheater and starring in numerous acclaimed stage productions.
Her final film, 'Sievers und das Geisterhaus,' from the ZDF crime series 'Nord Nord Mord,' is set to air on December 23, 2024.
Friends, colleagues, and fans remember her as a kind, empathetic, and versatile artist who made a lasting impact on the German cultural scene.