Overview
- He died on January 10, 2026 from the late effects of his gunshot wounds, according to family and municipal statements reported this week.
- The attacker shot him in Hanau’s Arena-Bar, and he underwent months of treatment and multiple surgeries before becoming wheelchair-dependent and largely confined to bed.
- His wife and daughter provided years of care as the family struggled with isolation, limited mobility support and financial strain, according to reporting.
- Hanau mayor Claus Kaminsky offered condolences and said the case underlines the city’s commitment to remembrance and opposing racist violence.
- He was buried on Friday at Neuer Friedhof in Offenbach, and reports differ on his age at death, with outlets citing either 62 or 70.