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Katja Kühne Says Son Likely Died by Suicide, Cites Heartbreak as Possible Trigger

In an Instagram Q&A, she pointed to heartbreak as a possible trigger, stressing she seeks no blame.

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Katja Kühne spricht offen über Tod ihres Sohnes.
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Overview

  • The ex–Der Bachelor winner publicly indicated for the first time that her 18-year-old son Lucas died by suicide after his March 2024 death.
  • She told followers a relationship breakup may have been the immediate trigger but said other factors likely contributed.
  • Kühne declined to discuss the girl involved and emphasized she does not want to assign personal blame.
  • Her posts described an ongoing grieving process focused on self-healing, structured mourning, new responsibilities and spirituality.
  • Coverage repeated German suicide statistics and listed helpline resources as Kühne continues maintaining her son's Instagram memorial and recalled his absence at her July wedding to footballer Marcel Sabitzer.