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Horst Lichter Reflects on Personal Tragedy in Emotional Interview

The beloved TV host opened up on Stern TV about losing his first daughter to sudden infant death and its lasting impact on his life and relationships.

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Horst Lichter

Overview

  • Horst Lichter, known for hosting ZDF's 'Bares für Rares,' shared a deeply personal account of his daughter's death at six months due to sudden infant death syndrome during an interview on RTL's Stern TV.
  • Lichter described the social isolation he faced following the tragedy, noting how friends and family distanced themselves during his time of grief.
  • He emphasized the responsibility he felt to remain strong for his wife and family, prioritizing their well-being over his own emotional needs.
  • The interview also revisited Lichter's earlier life challenges, including a vertebra fracture in childhood and multiple health crises in his twenties, such as two strokes and a heart attack.
  • Lichter credited his resilience and the support of his wife, Nada, whom he married in 2009, with helping him rebuild his life after enduring significant personal losses.