Obituary of Wolfgang Petersen

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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.

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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:
    • Active Years: 1953-2016
    • Nationality: German
    • Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
    • Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Wolfgang's Family Tree

    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ursula Sieg ​(married 1970-divorced 1978)​
      • Maria Borgel-Petersen ​(married 1978-2022, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • one

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film DirectorScreenwriter 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)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-12-20 09:30:58
Author: Tucker
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