German politician (1932–2025).
Born October 28th, 1932 in Dresden.
Died February 15th, 2025 at 92 years old in Cologne. [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson