Overview

• The open letter in Bild marks Hoenig’s birthday and thanks him for fighting back from a life‑threatening cardiac crisis.
• Annika Kärsten-Hoenig reports he can breathe unaided, walk independently and laugh again.
• Further examinations are planned to clarify whether an operation on the aorta is feasible.
• Coverage recounts his 143 days in the hospital after an April 2024 heart procedure that led to coma and intensive care.
• Annika, a trained nurse, shared a midnight birthday serenade on Instagram and continues to guide his rehabilitation at home.