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Roland Kaiser Says 2010 Lung Transplant Reset His Outlook

In a new interview tied to a career retrospective film, the 73-year-old credits the surgery with a lasting shift toward calm, measured habits.

Overview

  • Speaking to the Berliner Morgenpost in coverage distributed by dpa, Kaiser says the transplant made him more reflective and more deliberate about life.
  • He recounts becoming calmer and avoiding extremes after receiving a new lung for COPD in 2010.
  • He reports exercising far more than before to maintain fitness, saying that moderation guides his routine.
  • He says he does not use social media, noting that only his wife reads posts and that he has no access to Instagram, TikTok or Facebook.
  • The remarks coincide with the release of the film “50 Jahre Roland Kaiser – Ein Leben für die Musik,” which looks back on his five-decade career.