Overview

• Urte Blankenstein, beloved for her role as 'Frau Puppendoktor Pille' on the DDR-TV show 'Abendgruß,' passed away on April 27, 2025, at the age of 81.
• Her death was confirmed by her son Mathias, who shared that she died peacefully in a Berlin hospital following a brief serious illness.
• Blankenstein portrayed the iconic character from 1968 to 1988, offering weekly advice to children in over 1,500 episodes and shaping East German childhoods.
• Even after the show's end, she continued live performances, including appearances in elder homes, and celebrated her 80th birthday in December 2023 with a performance in Berlin.
• She is survived by her son and granddaughter, leaving behind a cultural legacy as a cherished figure in East German television history.