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Heinz Hoenig Encounters Medical Emergency During Munich Trip as He Eyes Acting Comeback

His upcoming aorta operation remains uncertain because his pacemaker prevents the necessary MRI for planning the procedure.

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Overview

  • During a family trip to Munich, Hoenig’s feeding tube dislodged at a rest stop and he received prompt treatment at a local clinic.
  • Since returning home last September, the 73-year-old actor has regained independent walking and stair-climbing after 143 days in intensive care.
  • Hoenig is planning to resume film and stage roles and has expressed confidence that he is fit for on-set work despite ongoing feeding-tube support.
  • The actor remains uninsured, forcing his wife, Annika Kärsten-Hoenig, to coordinate his medical appointments, lab tests and rehabilitation logistics.
  • His surgical team cannot set a date for the critical aorta repair until they secure an MRI, which is currently unfeasible because of his pacemaker.