Radio host Carlo von Tiedemann passes away.
A cheeky, endearing media personality, Carlo von Tiedemann, has kicked the bucket at the ripe age of 81 in Hamburg, his dear ones confirmed to NDR. In his twilight years, he grappled with various health troubles.
For around half a century, von Tiedemann commanded our screens and radios with gusto, booking spots like "Die aktuelle Schaubude" in TV-land and hosting various radio programs, such as "Hamburg am Mittag" and "Große Freiheit." He was as beloved as he was legendary, his witty, impromptu, and genuinely heartfelt vibes resonating with viewers and listeners.
Joachim Knuth, Director General of NDR, described von Tiedemann as an "NDR institution." In a statement, Knuth said, "Whenever someone can be labeled as such, it's Carlo von Tiedemann. With his off-the-cuff, humorous, and earnest manner, he charmed countless generations and remained a fan favorite. We owe him a lot, and his passing leaves a massive void. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family."
The Unrivaled Tiedemann: A Career for the Ages
It's safe to say thatato Tiedemann's signature style was a jubilant stream of words flavored with folk-like charm. Born Carl Hanns Joachim Franz Friedrich von Tiedemann on October 20, 1943, in the Pomeranian city of Stargard, his father was a general in the Prussian military, and his mother, Fides, was a von Kleist. Because of the war, the family migrated to Hamburg in 1945. As a kid, young von Tiedemann had crippling bouts of polio, and later, two brain tumors.
Upon completing a publishing sales apprenticeship, he contributed to the "Cuxhavener Allgemeinen" as a volunteer. Following that, he functioned as a police reporter for the "Hamburger Abendblatt," and later spent three years as a correspondent for the Springer abroad service in Buenos Aires. That marked the beginning of an unmatched career at NDR during which he shared the mic with legends like Victoria Voncampe and Alida Gundlach, and later, figures such as Bettina Tietjen.
Von Tiedemann was recognized for his mustache. However, his career took a hit in 1984 when his show "Show and Co. with Carlo" was abruptly canceled after two years. In the 80s, he surfaced in the headlines for scandals revolving around prostitutes, coke, and colossal debts. Yet, he owned up to his missteps, paid off his debts over twelve years, and dedicated more time to his family. The deeply religious von Tiedemann was also a significant supporter of the Hamburg children's hospice "Sternenbrücke."
The entertainment industry has suffered a profound loss with the demise of the legendary media personality, Carlo von Tiedemann, who was a beloved celebrity for many decades. Despite his off-screen tribulations, his radio and television programs, such as "Die aktuelle Schaubude" and "Hamburg am Mittag," were always filled with an impromptu, witty, and heartfelt charm that endeared him to countless generations.
