Renowned Chef Michael Wollenberg Dies in Turkish Traffic Accident

The celebrated Hamburg chef was en route to retire in Cyprus when a truck collided with his motorhome, resulting in fatal injuries.

Michael Wollenberg, a star chef from Hamburg, was involved in a tragic accident near Istanbul while traveling to Cyprus.
The accident occurred when a truck crashed into Wollenberg's motorhome, which was driven by a friend while Wollenberg slept in the back.
Wollenberg sustained severe injuries, including a lung rupture, and passed away two days later in an Istanbul hospital.
The 60-year-old chef had recently sold his Hamburg restaurants and planned to retire in Cyprus, seeking a new beginning.
Friends and colleagues expressed their shock and grief on social media, remembering him as a talented chef and cherished friend.