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In 1987, the legendary Cologne actress and singer Trude Herr wrote the lyrics to her farewell song “Niemals man so Ganz”, in which Südstadt rocker Wolfgang Niedecken also took on a vocal part. The passionate Ulknudel moved to the Fiji Islands for health reasons.
“I’ll be back
Your title line should become a household word – a life motto tailor-made for the eternal TV entertainer Thomas Gottschalk, who, as is well known, said in an emotional farewell broadcast on Saturday evening (December 6th). on RTL from the German television landscape.
The 74-year-old, who is currently battling cancer, had announced his retirement several times. But after his last show appearance, he is now sending signals that this will not be the final end of his public presence.
In a detailed Instagram message, Gottschalk thanked his fans for the enormous response to his recent posts. “16.5 million views on Insta recently is quite sporty,” writes Tommy, addressing the many people who have sent him well wishes. He wants to devote the next six months completely to his health, but asks for your understanding and patience.
Then comes the crucial sentence: “But I’m NOT closing the shop here completely… And don’t forget that I plan like my friend, the Terminator: I’ll be back!”
For a figure who has shaped Saturday evenings for decades, this message seems like a thunderclap: Gottschalk is just taking a break. So it won’t be a goodbye forever.
Digital remains present
While an early TV return is hardly up for debate, there are indications that Gottschalk will remain digitally present. His Instagram channel, which he expressly wants to continue, could become the central communication channel of his “second act”.
The Gottschalk TV era may be over – but the entertainer titan is keeping the door wide open for a creative comeback in the digital cosmos.