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Ralf Richter: Fans and friends gather in Bochum for funeral
Family, friends, and fans gathered in Bochum to hold a funeral service for cult actor Ralf Richter, who passed away in mid-September at the age of 69. The service took place at the Bochum Jahrhunderthalle, with approximately 140 to 200 invited guests in attendance, including fellow actors and industry colleagues.
Hundreds of fans also assembled outside the venue to pay their respects, viewing film clips of Richter’s most famous roles on a large screen. Richter was widely recognized for his portrayal of gritty characters from the Ruhr region, gaining international fame through his role in Wolfgang Petersen’s ‘Das Boot’ and later becoming a cult figure in films such as ‘Bang Boom Bang’.
A spontaneous online fundraising campaign organized by those close to the family raised over 20,000 euros to support his family following his death. Per Richter’s final wishes, his ashes will be interred in a sea burial at a later date in a private ceremony.
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Bochum · Bochum Jahrhunderthalle · Cologne · Jahrhunderthalle Bochum · Maxwell Richter · Ralf Richter · Wolfgang Petersen
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Approximately 150 guests are expected to attend the memorial in Bochum. supertipp-online.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de
- [● 7 SOURCES] Ralf Richter died in mid-September at the age of 69 in Cologne. supertipp-online.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de
- [● 7 SOURCES] A donation campaign raised more than 20,000 euros for the farewell. supertipp-online.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de
- [● 7 SOURCES] Richter's ashes will be buried at sea in a private ceremony. supertipp-online.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de