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Jean Pütz 90th birthday celebration

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German science journalist and television pioneer Jean Pütz ~~is celebrating~~ celebrated his 90th birthday on September ~~21.~~ 21 in Mettmann. Pütz is widely recognized for his work with WDR, specifically for hosting the program ‘Hobbythek’ from 1974 to 2004, which aimed to make complex scientific and technical topics accessible to a broad audience through practical experiments. Prior to his media career, Pütz trained as an electrician and earned a degree in communications technology in 1959. ~~Although~~ While he has faced ~~recent~~ health challenges, including vision issues and a ~~new heart valve,~~ previous hip fracture, he ~~remains~~ maintains an active ~~in public discourse~~ lifestyle. He uses a recumbent tricycle for local travel and ~~has expressed an ambition~~ frequently journeys to ~~reach~~ visit family in Strasbourg and Apulia. His recent birthday celebration highlighted his family life, specifically the ~~age~~ presence of ~~100.~~ his 15-year-old daughter, Julie. Despite their 75-year age difference, Pütz remains actively involved in her life, supporting her equestrian career. Julie, a district champion in Essen, describes her father as a “curious and unique individual” who shares engaging life stories.

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