Artist Johann Traber, known for his high-sail creations, has passed away, leading his family as its head.
Johann Traber, a renowned high wire artist and a member of one of Germany's most famous artistic families, has passed away at the age of 72. Traber's daughter confirmed his death, though the cause remains undisclosed.
Traber hailed from the Traber family of artists, a family known for their high wire stunts and with a tradition spanning generations in the picturesque town of Vogtsburg in the Kaiserstuhl region (Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district). The Trabers have set multiple world records with motorcycle stunts on the wire and have been performing daring acts on iconic landmarks such as the Zugspitze and the Stuttgart TV Tower.
The Traber family's performances have been marred by two tragedies, as stated earlier in the article. One of these tragedies occurred on May 21, 2006, when Johann Traber Jr. fell from a wire in Hamburg at 52 meters and crashed into a pole. The accident was caused by material fatigue, and Traber spent six weeks in a coma before passing away.
Another tragedy struck the Traber family on May 16, 1996, when Lutz Schreyer, another Traber artist, fell from a wire during a performance in Baden-Baden. Schreyer passed away three days later in the hospital, having fallen approximately 16 meters off a wire.
However, no details about these two tragedies were provided earlier in the article. The public prosecutor's office dropped the investigation into the accident involving Lutz Schreyer, and an expert later determined that neither Schreyer nor the Trabers were at fault for the accidents.
Despite these tragedies, the Traber family has continued to captivate audiences with their daring acts, including the 'Triple Somersault' and the 'Double Rope Swing,' showcasing exceptional balance and coordination. Johann Traber will be laid to rest in his hometown of Breisach, leaving behind a legacy of high wire artistry and a family tradition that spans generations.
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