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Heinz Hoenig Makes Red-Carpet Return in Hamburg, Praises Wife as His 'Rescuer'

The 74-year-old reappears publicly after a prolonged ICU fight, crediting family support for his recovery.

Overview

  • Heinz Hoenig and Annika Kärsten-Hoenig appeared together at the 18th Goldene BILD der Frau gala at Hamburg’s Stage Theater, returning to the venue where they first walked a red carpet as a couple in 2018.
  • On the carpet he called Annika “my rescuer” in an interview with Bunte and said it felt “great” to be back, while she said it felt good to see how well he has recovered.
  • Coverage recounts his 2024 health crisis, including a heart procedure with a stent, a coma, and 143 days in intensive care, with reports noting surgery on his esophagus after bacterial damage.
  • Annika is credited with extensive home care after his discharge, and she highlighted their two young sons as key motivation, saying, “Our boys are the true heroes of the story.”
  • In his first extended TV appearance since the illness on WDR’s Kölner Treff, Hoenig said he feels good, is training daily, and plans to write a book and record a song written by his wife.