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Ingrid van Bergen, 94, Confirms Complete Blindness

The former film star relies on companion Linda Schnitzler for daily care due to a limited pension.

Overview

  • The 94-year-old told Bild by phone, "I can't see anything. I am blind," confirming total loss of sight.
  • Her left eye failed after macular destruction, and a recent bleeding in the right eye led to surgery that did not restore vision.
  • She now lives in a farmhouse near Eyendorf in the Lüneburger Heide, where close friend Linda Schnitzler assists with daily routines.
  • Reports say she receives only a small pension and cannot afford a care home or a full-time caregiver.
  • Mobility is limited as she uses a wheelchair, with her roommate saying she is currently too weak to push it.