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Lives of Others actor Muehe dies | Lives of Others actor Muehe dies |
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German actor Ulrich Muehe, the star of Oscar-winning film The Lives of Others, has died at the age of 54. | German actor Ulrich Muehe, the star of Oscar-winning film The Lives of Others, has died at the age of 54. |
A well-known TV and theatre actor in his homeland, he had been receiving treatment for stomach cancer. | A well-known TV and theatre actor in his homeland, he had been receiving treatment for stomach cancer. |
Muehe's performance as a Stasi agent who secretly protects a dissident playwright won him a best actor prize at the European Film Awards in 2006. | Muehe's performance as a Stasi agent who secretly protects a dissident playwright won him a best actor prize at the European Film Awards in 2006. |
His other films included 1997's Funny Games, in which he appeared with his wife, actress Susanne Lothar. | His other films included 1997's Funny Games, in which he appeared with his wife, actress Susanne Lothar. |
Muehe died at his home in Walbeck in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. | Muehe died at his home in Walbeck in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. |
On the same day a German newspaper published an interview with the actor in which he confirmed his illness. | |
Military service | Military service |
Born in Grimma in the former East Germany, Muehe trained as a construction worker before serving in the military. | Born in Grimma in the former East Germany, Muehe trained as a construction worker before serving in the military. |
According to Der Spiegel newspaper, his duties included serving as a guard along the Berlin Wall. | According to Der Spiegel newspaper, his duties included serving as a guard along the Berlin Wall. |
He is survived by his actress wife Susanne LotharA veteran of German theatre, Muehe had roles in more than 30 films. | He is survived by his actress wife Susanne LotharA veteran of German theatre, Muehe had roles in more than 30 films. |
However, it was his role as conflicted East German secret police agent Gerd Wiesler in The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen) for which he will be best remembered. | However, it was his role as conflicted East German secret police agent Gerd Wiesler in The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen) for which he will be best remembered. |
Muehe said his experience of living under Communist rule had helped him portray the character. | Muehe said his experience of living under Communist rule had helped him portray the character. |
Despite his illness, he flew to Hollywood with director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck in April to see the drama win the Oscar for best foreign language film. | Despite his illness, he flew to Hollywood with director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck in April to see the drama win the Oscar for best foreign language film. |
He is survived by his wife and their two children, plus another child from his earlier marriage to actress Jenny Groellmann. | He is survived by his wife and their two children, plus another child from his earlier marriage to actress Jenny Groellmann. |
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