Overview

• Marcus Budde died on July 11, 2025, at the age of 59, leaving the German comedy community in shock.
• He served as head writer for RTL’s ‘7 Tage – 7 Köpfe’ and penned jokes for Harald Schmidt and Rudi Carrell.
• In Solingen, his Comedy Punch Club incubated the early careers of Chris Tall, Carolin Kebekus, Oliver Pocher and other rising talents.
• Chris Tall and Oliver Pocher have shared emotional tributes, recalling Budde as a friend, mentor and creative force.
• Reports indicate Budde suffered from sleep apnea in the weeks before his death, though an official cause has yet to be confirmed.