Heino Opens Up About His Wife's Unexpected Passing
Pop star Heino, 84, shares his feelings after losing his wife, Hannelore Kramm, unexpectedly in early November. Married since 1979, Heino reminisces about his beloved wife, expressing his sadness, the shock of her death, and the cherished memories they shared.
That fateful November morning, Heino had talked to Hannelore on the phone, who seemed to be doing well. However, shortly after, Hannelore called their manager, Helmut Werner, to report feeling unwell. The emergency services were called, but the circumstances took a tragic turn.
"It was with great shock and pain that I came to terms with the news," Heino tells Bild am Sonntag. His wife Hannelore, aged 81, had passed away at home in Kitzbühel. Overwhelmed, the singer initially struggled to comprehend the reality of that devastating moment.
"I wanted this time of farewell to be my own private moment"
For a week after Hannelore's death, Heino chose to keep the news to himself. "I wanted to have this moment of farewell all to myself," he explains. He didn't announce her passing until a week later, in a statement on his website. The funeral, he notes, was a time for quiet reflection, attended only by a small, intimate circle of loved ones.
Today, Heino finds comfort in the company of his manager, Helmut Werner, and his wife, Nicole Miet. The loving support of his family and the joyful presence of their babyson, Lennie, help him cope with his grief. Music, the world he and Hannelore shared a love for, has remained a source of solace for the singer as he grieves.
"Music has been my lifeline"
Heino immerses himself in the soothing tunes of his favorite songs, ones that bring back fond memories of his wife. "Music has been my lifeline throughout this difficult time," he reflects. The tunes, reminiscent of their shared passion for entertainment, offer a gentle reminder of their love and shared experiences.
As the German singer grapples with his loss, he focuses on honoring Hannelore's memory through charity work brought on by the entertainment industry. Heino supports organizations that aid struggling artists, offering assistance and tribute to his late wife, who too, faced challenges in her life.
It's worth noting that details on how Heino copes with grief or specifically honors Hannelore's memory haven't been covered in the available sources. However, this rewritten piece incorporates gatherings of facts and feelings related to Heino's loss and his continuing tribute to his late wife.
