Overview

• SWR confirmed to dpa that Stefanie Mross died at 85 in her Upper Bavaria hometown in the night to Wednesday.
• The singer and presenter is taking a short family leave and has asked for privacy, according to the broadcaster.
• Sunday’s live episode will air as planned, with Stefanie Hertel moderating and Uta Bresan providing support.
• Hertel said she agreed immediately to step in, and the idea was prompted by Mross’s partner, Eva Luginger, per dpa.
• Reports noted the death was unexpected; Stefanie Mross had lived in a senior care facility since autumn 2024 due to dementia.