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Bettina Köster German singer, musician and composer dead at age 66

Bettina Köster: key obituary facts

Is Bettina Köster dead? Yes. Bettina Köster died on March 16, 2026, at age 66.

Cause of death: Bettina Köster's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Bettina Köster known for?

Bettina Köster was a German singer, musician and composer.

More about Bettina Köster

Born: June 15, 1959.

Genres: Avant-garde, dark ambient.

Occupations: Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer.

Instruments: Vocals, saxophone, guitar.

Years active: 1979–2026.

Formerly of: Mania D.

Bettina Köster, a German singer, musician and composer, died on March 16, 2026.

Born on June 15, 1959, in Herford, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, she was also a saxophonist, songwriter and record producer. Köster was active from 1979 to 2026 and was formerly associated with the band Mania D.

Her work spanned avant-garde and dark ambient music, and she played vocals, saxophone and guitar.

Bettina Köster (15 June 1959 – 16 March 2026) was a German musician, saxophonist, composer, singer, songwriter and record producer.

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