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Nadja Abd el Farrag’s Instagram Wiped Clean Following Backlash Over Posthumous Content

Andreas Ellermann deletes all posts except a memorial image after criticism of promotional use of her account, as family plans private funeral.

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Overview

  • Nadja Abd el Farrag, known as 'Naddel,' passed away on May 9, 2025, at age 60 due to organ failure after years of health struggles.
  • Andreas Ellermann, a close friend of Nadja, faced backlash for posting promotional content on her Instagram account after her death, which he later removed.
  • Ellermann deleted all posts from the account, leaving only a black-and-white memorial image, citing criticism and claiming Nadja had approved his previous use of the account.
  • Critics, including Patricia Blanco and Désirée Nick, accused Ellermann and others in the entertainment industry of exploiting Nadja’s vulnerabilities for personal gain.
  • Nadja’s family is arranging a private funeral, with Ellermann offering to cover the costs, though the family has not decided whether to accept his offer.