Boris Pfeiffer
Former member of the rock band In Extremo apparently died at a Corona demo
Boris Pfeiffer from In Extremo performing in 2019
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Boris “Yellow” Pfeiffer was a member of the medieval rock band In Extremo for 24 years. Now the 53-year-old has apparently died in a Corona demo in Wandlitz.
Musician Boris Pfeiffer has died at the age of 53. This was announced by the medieval rock band In Extremo, to which Pfeiffer belonged for a long time, on their Facebook page. “It is with dismay and regret that we learned of the death of our long-time companion Boris,” it said. “24 years together on stage was more than just a moment. Our thoughts are with his family! We hope you are doing well where you are now!”
As the “Märkische Oderzeitung” reports, Pfeiffer died during a Corona demo dubbed a “walk” in Wandlitz, Brandenburg. The musician’s death had previously been reported in a Telegram group in which the demonstrations are organized. The police had already announced on Monday that there had been one death during the demonstration on Tuesday evening. A police spokesman wanted to know whether it was Pfeiffer star-Do not confirm request.
In extreme: Boris “Yellow” Pfeiffer collapsed at the Corona demo in Wandlitz
According to the police report, the man had tried to break through a police line. The police officers stopped him and ascertained his personal details. He later collapsed on the way to his car. Although the officials still provided first aid, the 53-year-old died anyway. The cause of death initially remained unclear, in a telegram group there was talk of a heart attack. According to the police, around 200 people took part in the demonstration against the corona measures and a possible compulsory vaccination.
Boris Pfeiffer, known as “Yellow”, had played the market bagpipe, shawm and nyckelharpa in In Extremo. From 1997 to 2021 he was a member of the Medieval Band. He left the formation last year. “Circumstances of life, perspectives and priorities” had changed, the band said at the time, and it was no longer possible to find a consensus.
Sources: In Extremo on Facebook / “Märkische Oderzeitung” (paid content) / Telegram group “Wandlitz stands up” / Police Brandenburg on Twitter