Heinz Hoenig reveals on TV: He wants to “go out” and write a book

Cologne – It was a year full of suffering, full of fear, but also full of hope!

Actor Heinz Hoenig (74) tells in his first major TV interview after his dramatic illness, how narrowly he escaped death and what always gives him new strength.

in “Cologne meeting” said the TV star (“King of St. Pauli”), visibly moved: “I feel very good today. And I also want to thank you for being here.”

Cologne talk group (from left): content creator Clare Devlin (32), singer Sandy Mölling (44), actors Philipp Hochmair (52), Uschi Glas (81), comedian Paul Panzer (53), Heinz Hoenig, moderators Micky Beisenherz (48) and Susan Link (48) and Annika Kärsten-Hoenig

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Hoenig wants to “get out” again – also as an actor

After one Aortic rupture Hoenig spent several months in the hospital from May 2024. At times the doctors even put him in an artificial coma and fought tirelessly for his life. His condition is sometimes critical, but his desire to survive is clearly very great.

Now he wants to “get out again, be there again.” Also as an actor. “You can get back to it quickly,” he said. “You’ve lived it once, and it won’t go away. If you touch it, it will come back.”

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“Nothing is wasted as long as blood flows through its veins”

Always with him in this TV interview too: Annika’s wife. He never left her side during the difficult months. Fight for it, day in and day out. Without a single day’s rest.

He said on WDR: “Nothing is wasted as long as the blood is still flowing through his veins and he is still breathing.” For her, her husband is not just a tough guy in films, but a figure who shows real strength. Then he smiled at her: “I’m proud of you.”

Hoenig thanked his family

When he woke up after the difficult surgery, Hoenig first thought of his two young sons, Juliano (5) and Jianni (3). “I was wondering where they were. Then they came in.” The people in his heart gave him the strength to fight and survive. Hoenig: “If they’re there, I know that I’m still alive. I know: I’m still there. I’m not that easy to get rid of. And most importantly: I’m alive.”

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But recovery is still very difficult. Hoenig practiced every day and learned to stand and walk safely again. “I have good allies who keep me going,” he said – meaning his family and medical team.