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Tragic news: Arthur Brauss, renowned for his role in the "Great City Triangle," has passed away.

Actor consistently portrayed sinister characters, from villains to roguish antiheroes. However, his most renowned on-screen persona was Richard Block, the policeman, in the series 'Tatort'.

Tragic news: Prominent figure Arthur Brauss, known for his stellar role in the "Great City...
Tragic news: Prominent figure Arthur Brauss, known for his stellar role in the "Great City Triangle," has passed away.

Tragic news: Arthur Brauss, renowned for his role in the "Great City Triangle," has passed away.

In a sad turn of events, acclaimed German actor Arthur Brauss has passed away at the age of 89 in his Munich apartment. His wife, Marie Pocolin-Brauss, confirmed the news to the German Press Agency. Brauss died peacefully, with his wife by his side.

Brauss, a prominent figure in German television entertainment, had a career spanning over 50 years. He first gained fame as an athlete, becoming the German youth champion in pole vaulting in his hometown of Augsburg. After completing a commercial apprenticeship, he received a scholarship to study mathematics and economics at the University of Wyoming in the USA. It was there that he first stepped onto the student stage, marking the beginning of his acting career.

Brauss made his acting debut in 1963 in the film "Delay in Marienborn." This was followed by his role in the 1964 film "The Train," where he starred alongside Jeanne Moreau and Burt Lancaster. Over the course of his illustrious career, Brauss appeared in more than 100 productions, including "Großstadtrevier," "Der Alte," "Münchner Geschichten," "Polizeiruf 110," "Die Schwarzwaldklinik," "Derrick," "Commissario Laurenti," and "The Goalkeeper's Fear of the Penalty."

In recent years, Brauss had largely withdrawn from television and the public eye. However, his absence was felt deeply within the industry. His performances will continue to be cherished and remembered by audiences and fellow actors alike.

Brauss was married to Marie Pocolin-Brauss for 50 years, and the couple had been together for even longer. They were married last year, a union that was a testament to their enduring love. Brauss will be buried in Munich, where he spent the latter part of his life and made a significant impact on the city's cultural landscape.

As we remember Arthur Brauss, let us celebrate his life and the contributions he made to German television and film. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who loved his work and were inspired by his talent.

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