Overview

• Marcus Budde’s death was announced on July 13, prompting heartfelt condolences across Germany’s comedy community
• Chris Tall described Budde as “ein Unikat – mit Ecken und Kanten” and thanked him for his early-career support and fairness
• Oliver Pocher remembered Budde as a key architect behind 7 Tage – 7 Köpfe, highlighting his crucial role in the show’s behind-the-scenes success
• Before founding the Comedy Punch Club in Solingen, Budde wrote jokes for Harald Schmidt and served as head writer on 7 Tage – 7 Köpfe
• The Comedy Punch Club provided stage opportunities for emerging talents including Carolin Kebekus, Bastian Bielendorfer and today’s top comedians like Tall and Pocher