Obituary of Wolfgang Petersen

Wolfgang Petersen

Wolfgang Petersen (born March 14th, 1941 in Emden, Germany) was a Film Director who was best known for being nominated for two Academy Awards for the 1981 movie "Das Boot". Wolfgang died on August 12th, 2022 and his death was due to pancreatic cancer. He was 81.

Please help us remember the life of Wolfgang Petersen by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

Wolfgang Petersen Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Petersen, Wolfgang
Common Name: Wolfgang Petersen
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Emden, Germany
Birth Date: March 14, 1941
Age: 81 (at death)
Also Known As: Wolfie
Occupations:
- Film Director
- Screenwriter
Active Years: 1953-2016

Nationality: German
Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

Wolfgang's Family Tree

Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Ursula Sieg (married 1970-divorced 1978)
Maria Borgel-Petersen (married 1978-2022, his death)

Son(s):

Death Notice:

Date: August 12 2022 at age 81
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer

Category Tags:

Film Director Screenwriter German Born on March 14th Born in 1941 Died in 2022 Died at age 81 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Wolfgang Petersen's life was marked by incredible talent, unrelenting dedication, and the ability to bring captivating stories to life on the big screen. His impact on the film industry will continue to be felt for generations to come. (V)"

"Wolfgang Petersen lived a life filled with extraordinary accomplishments in the film industry, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations of moviegoers. (V)"

Is Mr. Wolfgang Petersen still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.