German comedian Hape Kerkeling: Farewell to Horst Schlämmer

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Hape Kerkeling talks about his farewell to his iconic character Horst Schlämmer, a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, and his new focus on his family history

Hape Kerkeling is retiring his most famous character Horst Schlämmer, and the German comedian recently spoke to SWR1 about his decision and his plans for the future.

Kerkeling said that he had been thinking about retiring Schlämmer for some time, and that the character had become a "burden" to him. He also said that he was ready to move on to other projects, including a new film about his family history.

In addition to his work on the Camino de Santiago, Kerkeling is also working on a new book about his childhood. He said that he is enjoying the opportunity to focus on his own life and his family, and that he is looking forward to the future.

Kerkeling's decision to retire Schlämmer is sure to disappoint some fans, but it is understandable given his long and successful career. The character has been a mainstay of German comedy for over two decades, and Kerkeling has undoubtedly earned the right to move on.

It will be interesting to see what Kerkeling does next, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Source: SWR1 Leute