The death of Mitco Nontschew moves the German public. There are also many question marks. An obituary now causes great emotions. The news ticker.
- Comedian Mirco Nontschew was found dead in his Berlin apartment.
- The cause of death remains a mystery * – but the police ruled out two things for the time being.
- Actor colleague Otto Waalkes mourns the loss of Nontschew and describes him as a “natural talent”.
Mirco Nontschew: drama colleague Otto Waalkes mourns the loss of a “natural talent”
Update from December 8, 12:16 p.m.: The German comic icon Otto Waalkes expresses himself shocked and sad about the death of Mirco Nontschew. Waalkes couldn’t believe the terrible news at all, said the 73-year-old in the Bunte . Nontschews and Waalkes played side by side in the “7 Dwarfs” films. “With Mirco, a natural talent is lost,” says Otto Waalkes. He describes Nontschew’s acting talent as “a miracle”.
Update from December 7th, 4:18 pm: RTL is now changing its TV program in memory of Mirco Nontschew. On Wednesday, December 8th, RTL will broadcast the two-hour special program “Thank you, Mirco” from 8:15 pm. The aim is to remember the most popular gags and unforgettable appearances of the comedian.
First report from December 7th: Berlin – Comedian Mirco Nontschew died at the age of only 52. And that after he had just stepped back into the limelight in the Amazon series “LOL – Last One Laughing” with Michael Bully Herbig. There are also many question marks around the death. An obituary now causes great emotions.
Moving marriage announcement for Mirco Nontschew
“We lost a great colleague and wonderful person. A gifted comedian, who made us all laugh and excited with his many talents ”, with these words Constantin Entertainment and Amazon Studios bid their farewell in an obituary notice published in the SZ . Both production companies were responsible for the new “LOL” series.
The obituary also states:
“Our deepest sympathy goes to Microco’s family and friends. We will carry it in our hearts and it will always put a smile on our faces. “
Mirco Nontschew was already seen in the first season of “LOL”. In addition, he was most recently in front of the camera for the upcoming third season of the Amazon * series. Filming was only completed a few weeks ago.
“LOL” shoots are said to have been hard hit by Nontschew
The shooting is said to have hit Nontschew badly.

After season 1, Nontschew is said to have vomited for several days according to a picture report – he is even said to have been given infusions in a hospital. Colleague Max Giermann also described sensitive consequences of the series to the SZ. He spoke of a crying fit. In the series, the comedians are forbidden to laugh – and that while some of the best comedians in Germany are fooling around in one room.
Mirco Nontschew’s daughter is celebrating her birthday in a few days
Despite the death of Mirco Nontschew, Amazon is currently planning the broadcast of the third season in spring 2022 as planned, as a spokeswoman confirmed to RP-Online . An earlier publication is just as impossible as cutting out Mirco Nontschew.
Meanwhile, Mirco Nontschew’s cause of death remains a mystery. According to the picture, the comedian was found dead in his Berlin apartment on Friday. He was only 52 years old. Relatives had alerted the police after they had not reached the comedian for days. The fire department then apparently broke open the door and found the body. According to the report, the police found no evidence of suicide or interference. Nothing is known about any of Nontschev’s illnesses either. An autopsy should now bring clarity.
Nontschew leaves a total of two biological and one step-daughter. He and his ex-wife Melanie had daughter Cheyenne in the late 1990s. The comedian also has stepdaughter Alina. After the breakdown of the marriage, Nontschew met the make-up artist Monique Bredow. With her he had another daughter in 2011, whose name he never revealed and who will be ten years old in a few days. (rjs) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
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