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Moving funeral service for Hamburg TV legend Carlo von Tiedemann
On July 10, 2025, the emotional funeral service for NDR presenter Carlo von Tiedemann took place in Hamburg's main church, with prominent guests and musical honors.
Moving funeral service for Hamburg TV legend Carlo von Tiedemann
In a moving funeral service today, around 800 guests, including many celebrities, said goodbye to TV legend Carlo von Tiedemann in Hamburg's main church, St. Michaelis. The popular presenter, who died on June 8, 2025 at the age of 81 from the heart disease amyloidosis, was not only accompanied by his wife Julia Laubrunn (59) and his children Viktoria (21) and Nikolas (25), but also by numerous companions and fans who wanted to pay their last respects to him. [Bild.de](https://www.bild.de/unterstellung/stars-und-leute/carlo-von-tiedemann-81-bewegende-trauer Feier-fuer-kult-moderator-686e72f4d1592e395c9d5cf2) reports that the chancel was festively decorated and Carlo's favorite photo took a central place.
During the ceremony, which was broadcast live by NDR, the widow Julia left no doubt about how important faith was for Carlo and emphasized the spiritual meaning of the celebration. Jazz pianist Joja Wendt provided an emotional accent with Carlo's favorite melodies, while Lotto King Karl sang the unofficial anthem “Hamburg, meine Pearl”. The funeral service was marked by warm memories of the deceased, with colleagues from NDR reporting on his warm-hearted nature and unique personality. Bernd Wehmeyer, a HSV legend, aptly commented that with Carlo a piece of Hamburg was lost. Tim Mälzer described him as a person with rough edges.
A moving life
Carlo von Tiedemann was not just a presenter, but a North German original who shaped the television landscape for almost five decades. He had been suffering from amyloidosis since 2021, a rare disease that can severely affect the heart muscle. As Lab-news.de reports, he faced various health setbacks, including chronic pain and serious complications stemming from the disease. Reading his diagnosis and its consequences reminded many of the challenges that patients with rare diseases face.
“Diagnosis is no walk in the park,” explained Julia Laubrunn. She has always been at Carlo's side in recent years and emphasized the family as a supporting pillar during this difficult time. Carlo died peacefully in the Albertinen Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Shortly after his death, a funeral was held among the closest family circles in Quickborn.
A worthy farewell
After the funeral service, a VIP reception took place in the cult restaurant “Zwick” on the Reeperbahn, where many prominent guests such as Otto Waalkes were expected. The landlord Uli Salm was proud of the successful honor for Carlo. The family had also asked for donations to the “ Sternenbrücke Children’s Hospice Foundation ” in lieu of flowers, a nice thought that underlines Carol's commitment and warm-heartedness.
The afternoon was peppered with memories and the common goal of letting Carlo von Tiedemann live on in our minds and hearts. We will miss his stories and his humor, but the impressions and legacy of his career will never be forgotten. [TZ.de].