Overview
- Neureuther recounted the moment on Monika Gruber’s ServusTV podcast Die Gruaberin in a newly aired conversation.
- He quoted his mother’s parting message as, “It’s okay if I go now, because I know my family is doing well,” emphasizing her peace of mind about their health.
- Gruber was visibly moved during the exchange and wiped away tears as Neureuther spoke.
- Mittermaier died on January 4, 2023, at age 72 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen after a serious illness.
- Coverage noted her sporting legacy with two Olympic golds and one silver at the 1976 Innsbruck Games, while Neureuther stressed family as his essential support as a husband and father of four.