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Thomas Gottschalk Bids TV Farewell, Promises Return After Six-Month Health Break

He will step back from Instagram to concentrate on treatment.

Overview

  • The 75-year-old's final episode of 'Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert – Die Jauch-Gottschalk-Schöneberger-Show' aired on December 6.
  • In an Instagram message, he thanked supporters and said he will devote the next six months entirely to his health without posting.
  • He said he will not delete his account and teased a comeback with the line "I'll be back," echoing the Terminator quote.
  • Gottschalk disclosed his cancer diagnosis at the end of November after announcing his TV retirement plans in March.
  • Colleague Hape Kerkeling publicly wished him strength and voiced confidence that he will return.