Overview

• Weck marked his birthday in Vienna alongside his children Barbara and Philipp and partner Joanna Rzepa, with the city’s mayor expected to attend
• He described turning 95 as “an extremely grateful gift” and joked that after so many roles he sometimes forgets who he is
• Since his 2022 stroke his health has stabilised but he remains reliant on a wheelchair and ongoing care
• ORF’s special programming includes classics such as “Zwei unter einem Dach” and the documentaries “Peter Weck – Der ewige Sonny Boy” on ORF III and “Peter über Weck” on ORF2
• Thekla Carola Wied sent heartfelt congratulations via Bild, urging him to set his sights on reaching 100 years