The debt advisor Peter Zwegat, known from the RTL program “Get Out of Debt,” has died at the age of 74. Zwegat celebrated success as a debt advisor at RTL from 2007 to 2019.
The TV debt advisor Peter Zwegat is dead. This was announced by his former broadcaster RTL. Zwegat died suddenly and unexpectedly at the beginning of August at the age of 74, according to RTL. The funeral took place in the closest circle.
Zwegat became particularly well known through the RTL program “Get Out of Debt,” which was first broadcast in 2007. In it he gave people a helping hand who were overwhelmed by their financial situation.
Financial assistance also for celebrities
The trained administrative officer and social worker was known for putting his heart and soul into helping his clients – but also for finding harsh words when necessary. In this way, Zwegat was able to help many over-indebted families or individuals.
He sometimes also advised celebrities with financial problems for RTL – for example Nadja “Naddel” Abd el Farrag. Until 2019 there were editions of “Get Out of Debt”.
RTL honors series star
In almost 140 episodes of “Get Out of Debt” and several specials that followed, Zwegat brought his “extensive knowledge and incomparable expertise” into the living rooms of numerous viewers, explained RTL.
“With his extraordinary commitment and warmth of heart, Peter Zwegat has helped numerous people get their lives back under control,” said RTL entertainment director Markus Küttner, paying tribute to the debt counselor.
The broadcaster announced in memory of Zwegat to change the program and show selected episodes of “Get Out of Debt”.