Ralf Richter: key obituary facts
Is Ralf Richter dead? Yes. Ralf Richter died on September 15, 2026, at age 69.
Cause of death: Ralf Richter's cause of death was reported as Heart failure.
What was Ralf Richter known for?
Ralf Richter was an Actor.
More about Ralf Richter
Born: August 17, 1957.
Occupation: Actor.
Years active: 1981–2024.
Ralf Richter, the German actor known for films including Das Boot, Bang Boom Bang and Fußball ist unser Leben, died on September 15, 2026, aged 69.
He began his screen career with the 1981 war film Das Boot, playing the sailor Frenssen, and went on to appear frequently in German television series. Richter also took leading parts in German features such as Bang Boom Bang, Fußball ist unser Leben and If It Don’t Fit, Use a Bigger Hammer.
He died in Cologne of heart failure complicated by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.