Actor Giovanni Arvaneh (61) died: a farewell full of courage

Actor Giovanni Arvaneh (61) died: a farewell full of courage

Deutschland - Giovanni Arvaneh, known from the popular ARD series "Marienhof", died on May 14, 2025 at the age of 61. He has suffered from kidney cancer in the final stage since 2022, a diagnosis that was suddenly revealed to him during a stage appearance. At that time he had already felt oppression in his chest. The diagnosis was made after an operation to remove his kidney, and yet the actor could not be discouraged.

Just one month after the procedure, Giovanni Arvaneh appeared again on the theater stage. From November 2021 to mid-February 2022 he was seen in the play "impatience of the heart", followed by a repeat tour in spring 2023. Despite his fight against the disease, he remained active and used his Instagram profile to open his thoughts and experiences openly. His last post on April 22 showed him in a nursing bed in which he addressed his difficulties of concentration and at the same time wanted to thank you for the numerous birthday messages.

A look at his career and personal battles

Arvaneh became known from 1994 to 2010 as Sülo Özgenturk in "Marienhof" and also performed in other productions such as "Coast Guard", "Soko 5113" and "Our Charly". He received his acting training at the new Munich drama school between 1987 and 1990 and was then active at various theater stages in Germany. During his last months he withdrew from acting, but remained an important voice in social media, where his openness to cancer touched many.

The reactions to Arvaneh's death show the appreciation and passion of his fans and colleagues. On his Instagram profile, many expressed their sympathy and gratitude for his courage to share his experiences. Dealing with cancer and the striving for quality of life can be challenging, often they are shaped by personal struggles and deprivation.

The fight against cancer and the importance of quality of life

according to the Krebsgesellschaft is healed about 40 percent of cancer patients by therapies. For many, however, it is also important to preserve quality of life, even if complete healing is not possible. Palliative measures aim to relieve pain and enable life worth living. Accompanying therapies such as psychological support, nutritional advice and relaxation techniques are crucial.

In Arvaneh's case, his positive attitude, despite the challenges he experienced, reflected how important a supportive environment and social bond for life satisfaction are. The importance of sustainable relationships with family and friends, as well as access to help offers such as self -help groups, can significantly enrich and support the lives of patients who have cancer.

Giovanni Arvaneh will live on the hearts of his fans and friends: as an actor and man who, despite difficult circumstances, never lost his belief in life and art. His life path inspires and shows how significant the connection between quality of life and social support can be.