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Farewell to Carlo von Tiedemann: memorial service in the Michel in Hamburg
Memorial event for Carlo von Tiedemann on July 10th, 2025 in Hamburg's Michel, live on NDR. Family, friends and fans remember.
Farewell to Carlo von Tiedemann: memorial service in the Michel in Hamburg
On Thursday a touching memorial event for the popular presenter Carlo von Tiedemann took place in Hamburg's Michel. Numerous fans, friends and relatives gathered to say goodbye to one of the most famous faces of Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), who died on June 8th in Hamburg at the age of 81. Tiedemann's family buried him in close circles, but the funeral service offered many the opportunity to share their memories and pain. Loud Daily newspaper The event was broadcast live on NDR television.
The memorial service began at 4:30 p.m., but by 3:30 p.m. the guests were streaming into the venerable halls of the church. Former colleague Julia Westlake and companions Peter Urban and Mary Roos remembered the many years together with Carlo in emotional speeches. The musician Lotto King Karl was also present and made hearts beat faster with his song “Hamburg, meine Pearl”. Piano entertainer Joja Wendt enriched the celebration with classical, pop and an energetic song by AC/DC, making the celebration both contemplative and entertaining.
A life full of challenges
Carlo von Tiedemann's life brought both joy and challenges. Born as Carl Ferdinand Hanns-Joachim Franz-Friedrich von Tiedemann on October 20, 1943 in Stargard in Pomerania, he went through various ups and downs. Two brain tumors, health problems and a diagnosis of amyloidosis did not stop him from living a varied and inspired life. Despite these struggles, he often warned against gambling addiction and excessive indebtedness, but at the same time lived out his passion for broadcasting for decades. He had worked at NDR since 1971 and became a mass favorite with shows like “Aktuelle Schaubude” in the 1970s.
A lasting legacy
The memorial service honored a life marked by close contact with the public and family challenges. Carlo von Tiedemann was the father of four children from three marriages. His daughters Theresa, Lisa, Nikolas and Viktoria are his lasting legacy. Over the years he hosted a variety of radio shows, including NDR 2 and NDR 90.3, and also made a name for himself as a stadium announcer at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion.
People reacted to his death with deep sympathy. On social media and in the traditions of NDR, many praised his extraordinary talent and his ability to captivate his listeners and viewers. Carlo von Tiedemann will continue to live on in the hearts of many, especially through the unforgettable moments he created over the years and the memories he left behind. NDR and Wikipedia provide an impressive overview of his life's work and the traces he left behind.