The mother of Schlager star Hein Simons, alias "Heintje", died at the age of 86. She was infected with the corona virus.
The former child star Hein Simons (65), better known as "Heintje", mourns his mother Johanna. As the Schlager singer confirmed to the "Bild" newspaper, she died after being infected with the corona virus at the age of 86.
"The doctors found Corona. She probably died with Corona, but not from Corona. In the end, her heart was probably just too weak," said Simons of "Bild", who had been very worried about his mother since the beginning of the pandemic . She received a new heart valve only two years ago.
He was only allowed to visit her in a protective suit and mask
The last few weeks have been particularly difficult. Simon's mother had to spend this in the hospital. And despite all the precautionary measures, she was infected with Corona. After she was transferred to the intensive care unit, he was no longer allowed to visit his mother, Simons continued. However, an exemption allowed the singer to spend the last hours with her. However, he would have had to wear a protective suit and mask.
Hein Simons wrote Schlager history as a little boy in the 1960s. With his hit "Mama", "Heintje" became a megastar in German-speaking countries.