They were together half their lives.
Dieter Thomas Heck († 80), inventor of the legendary “ZDF hit parade”, and Ragnhild (79) were married from 1976 until his death in 2018.
For 42 years they were considered the flagship couple of the hit industry. Heck and his “Hildchen” were hardly separated for a day.
Dieter Thomas and Ragnhild Heck had been married since 1976
When Ragnhild fell ill with breast cancer in 2007, Dieter got through the difficult time with her. Just like Hildchen was by Dieter’s side when he was diagnosed with the incurable lung disease COPD.
She could never get over the loss of her loved one.
Ragnhild Heck also supported her Dieter professionally
Four and a half years after his funeral, they are reunited in heaven. According to BILD information, Ragnhild Heck has died. Heck’s son Kim Heckscher (54) confirmed this.
“Hildchen” had last lived in a home near her daughter Saskia (47). According to BILD information, she was dependent on a wheelchair.
Over time, Ragnhild Heck is said to have become weaker and more forgetful.