Overview
- Bayer Leverkusen and FC Bayern confirmed that Peter Hermann died on Saturday, September 19, 2026, and said he had lost a long fight with the neurological disease ALS.
- Hermann spent decades as an assistant coach across the Bundesliga, most notably as Jupp Heynckes’ deputy and a member of Bayern Munich’s 2013 treble-winning coaching team.
- He stepped away from coaching for health reasons in December 2022 and had largely withdrawn from public life as ALS advanced, according to club statements and media reports.
- Colleagues and institutions including Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac, Bayern leadership and the DFB issued tributes highlighting Hermann’s tactical skill, loyalty and influence behind the scenes.
- Bayer Leverkusen announced immediate memorial measures — players will wear a black armband and both teams will observe a minute of silence at the club’s next Bundesliga match — and coverage is likely to renew attention on ALS and the vital but low-profile role of long‑time assistant coaches.