Overview
- RTLZWEI announced on November 22 via the show's official Instagram account that Markus from Magdeburg has died at age 48.
- The broadcaster expressed condolences but did not disclose a cause of death or additional circumstances.
- Markus appeared in the social documentary with his partner Franzi and their six children in Magdeburg's Neue Neustadt district.
- Previous episodes showed serious cardiac issues, including a circulatory collapse during 2022 filming and limited mobility after a heart attack.
- Fans posted messages of sympathy on Instagram as media relayed the announcement and noted other recent losses among show participants.