Igor Dolgatschew to leave Alles was zählt after 19 years

Actor Igor Dolgatschew is departing the RTL daily soap Alles was zählt after nearly two decades. Having joined the cast in 2007, Dolgatschew will make his final appearance as Deniz Öztürk on November 13, 2026.

The character’s exit involves significant plot drama. Following a deadly bomb attack, Deniz discovers that his friends Ben and Maximilian were responsible. Instead of reporting them, he attempts to blackmail Ben for 500,000 euros. To protect his fiancée, Charlie, from threats made by Maximilian, Deniz decides to flee the city on his wedding day, leaving behind only a farewell letter.