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Hardy Krüger Jr. discusses the lasting impact of losing his son
German actor Hardy Krüger Jr. has spoken openly about the enduring impact of losing his son, Paul Luca, to sudden infant death syndrome in 2011. Krüger Jr. described the grief as a permanent part of his life, stating, “Such wounds do not close. One only learns to live with them.”
The actor noted that the loss of his son, who died at eight months old, was followed by a period of personal crisis and addiction. He also touched upon the death of his father, the renowned film star Hardy Krüger, in 2022, noting that while he once sought answers, he now seeks peace.
Krüger Jr.’s personal history has deeply influenced his professional work. He is currently preparing for the theater production “Der Sohn” (The Son), which depicts a father attempting to save his son. He remarked that the script felt so close to his own life that he initially questioned if he could perform it. The play is scheduled to premiere on October 24 in Itzehoe, followed by a tour across Germany.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The play ‘Der Sohn’ follows a father attempting to save his son from himself. www.t-online.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The premiere of ‘Der Sohn’ is scheduled for October 24 in Itzehoe, Schleswig-Holstein. www.t-online.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hardy Krüger jr. stated that emotional wounds from loss do not close, but rather one learns to live with them. www.t-online.de · www.bunte.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hardy Krüger jr. is performing in a new theater production titled ‘Der Sohn’. www.t-online.de · www.bunte.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hardy Krüger jr.'s son, Paul Luca, died of sudden infant death syndrome in July 2011 at eight months old. www.t-online.de · www.bunte.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hardy Krüger jr. is the son of the film star Hardy Krüger, who died in 2022. www.bunte.de · www.onetz.de