Overview

• Confirmed May 26 by audio drama director Heikedine Körting to Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Meves died May 20 in Hamburg at age 96.
• He was the frenetic voice of Grobi from the German debut of Sesamstraße in 1973 through a 30-year run.
• A Sesamstraße producer cast him after seeing his standout performance as the fool in a King Lear stage production.
• He received fan letters into his mid-90s, with viewers praising his chaotic and naive portrayal of Grobi.
• His career extended to renowned audio roles such as Karius in the 1980 “Karius and Baktus” audio drama.