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Actress Cordula Trantow dies at the age of 83

German actress Cordula Trantow, known for the anti-war film 'The Bridge,' has passed away at 83.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Cordula Trantow, the German actress, has died at the age of 83. Her agency announced this news. The death occurred in August 2023 after a brief and severe illness, surrounded by her family.

Trantow was born in Berlin during World War II and gained recognition in the late 1950s with the anti-war film 'The Bridge.' Following her successful entry into the film industry, she also received offers from Hollywood.

Throughout her career, Trantow made a significant impact not only in film but also in theater and voice acting for several decades.

The news of her passing has caused public grief. For instance, former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder expressed his appreciation for the actress in the past.

Cordula Trantow lived in Bavaria for a long time and leaves behind an impressive body of work that has been widely valued.

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