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Mario Adorf, Nearing 95, Reflects on Death and Closes the Door on Acting

In a new Hörzu interview, the screen legend recounts a harsh episode this year that reshaped his view of mortality.

Overview

  • Adorf says a recent negative experience left him thinking, “That’s enough,” adding he would have liked to let go.
  • He revises earlier comments about fearing death, saying his stance has changed based on what he went through this year.
  • The actor rules out a return to the camera, citing no ambition or hope to work again and uncertainty about managing it physically.
  • He notes three planned films were canceled during the COVID pandemic and he has not been active as an actor since.
  • For his 95th birthday on September 8, he plans a quiet dinner for eight to ten people and admits he has long neglected friendships.