Helmut Berger was once considered the most beautiful man in the world. The Austrian actor became famous with films by Italian director Luchino Visconti and has worked with stars such as Romy Schneider, Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Fonda and Burt Lancaster. Recently, however, his image was badly scratched.
Helmut Berger died in Salzburg at the age of 79
The former international film icon will also be remembered for alcohol escapades, questionable talk show appearances, a guest appearance in the RTL jungle camp and a scandalous documentary. In the end, he gave up alcohol. Now the mime died in Salzburg shortly before his 79th birthday.