GERMAN ACTOR SCHMIEDER DEAD AT 40
Famed German actor HEINRICH SCHMIEDER has been found dead at the age of 4 0.
Schmieder, one of Germany’s best-known TV stars, passed away in Livigno , Italy this week (beg19Jul10) shortly before he was due to take place in a marathon bicycle race.
The actor’s body was reportedly found at his motel by one of his cyclin g teammates. The cause of his death was not known as WENN went to press.
Schmieder began his career in theatre before finding fame as a TV detec tive in shows including Tatort, Soko Koeln, Alarm for Cobra 11 and Doppel te Einsatz.
He is survived by his wife and two children, according to Variety.com.
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