Andreas Giebel to Stay in ‘Watzmann ermittelt’ After Foot Amputation

Andreas Giebel foot amputation Watzmann ermittelt ARD eighth season

Actor Andreas Giebel, 68, underwent an amputation of his right foot after a long‑standing congenital deformity and a non‑healing wound caused by a poorly fitting orthotic. The German broadcaster ARD confirmed that Giebel will continue to appear as Kommissar Benedikt Beissl in the crime series Watzmann ermittelt. Production of the eighth season began on 16 June in Berchtesgaden and the surrounding area, and no changes to his role have been announced, though it is unclear whether he will be shown in a wheelchair.

Giebel has been part of the series since 2019, and ARD declined to share further details about his health, citing privacy protection.

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ARD · Andreas Giebel · Benedikt Beissl · Berchtesgaden · Watzmann ermittelt

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[● 5 SOURCES] Filming for the eighth season started on 16 June in Berchtesgaden and the surrounding region. www.merkur.de · www.t-online.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
[● 5 SOURCES] The amputation resulted from a congenital deformity of the right mid‑foot that caused an open wound which did not heal. www.merkur.de · www.t-online.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
[● 5 SOURCES] Giebel has played the role of Kommissar Benedikt Beissl in 'Watzmann ermittelt' since 2019. www.merkur.de · www.t-online.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
[● 5 SOURCES] No information has been given about changes to Giebel’s on‑screen portrayal, such as the use of a wheelchair. www.merkur.de · www.t-online.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
[● 5 SOURCES] Andreas Giebel (68) had his right foot amputated. www.merkur.de · www.t-online.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
[● 5 SOURCES] ARD confirmed that Giebel will remain a permanent member of the main cast of 'Watzmann ermittelt' as Kommissar Benedikt Beissl. www.merkur.de · www.t-online.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
[● 5 SOURCES] ARD declined to disclose further details about Giebel’s health, citing privacy protection. www.merkur.de · www.t-online.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de