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Tim Lehmann Shares Public Farewell After Death of 'Gewitter im Kopf' Co-Creator Jan Zimmermann

The Instagram message drew widespread support, reflecting on Zimmermann’s influence through candid videos about Tourette syndrome.

Overview

  • Lehmann posted an emotional tribute on the channel’s Instagram, recalling their bond and closing with, “I will never let you go; I miss you so much.”
  • Coverage reports that Zimmermann, 27, died on November 18 in his Königswinter apartment, with emergency services alerted and Bonn police confirming their response.
  • DER SPIEGEL reports the death was due to an epileptic seizure, a detail presented in media accounts rather than an official forensic statement.
  • The post drew strong engagement, with about 450,000 likes in the first 13 hours and numerous condolences from creators and fans.
  • Zimmermann and Lehmann launched ‘Gewitter im Kopf’ in 2019, openly documenting life with Tourette; Zimmermann underwent deep brain stimulation in 2022 and returned to creating content in early 2025.