"Hartz and cordial" – After the death of his wife Gudrun, Michael left Mannheim for good. In the current episodes of the social documentary, he shows his new home in Bavaria:
In June 2022, sad news from the Benz barracks in Mannheim put many people in mourning: Gudrun, the "Hartz and cordial" cult resident, died at the age of only 61. After her husband Michael took care of the wheelchair user sacrificially, the "Hartz and heartfelt" darling moved to his stepson Markus in Bavaria after her death. MANNHEIM24 reports on this.
Mission | Hartz and cordial - day after day Benz barracks |
Transmitter | RTLZWEI |
Location | Mannheim |
"Hartz und herzlich" on RTLZWEI: How is Michael doing after the death of Gudrun?
Due to the distance between Mannheim and his new home, Michael can rarely take care of the grave of "Hartz und herzlich" darling Gudrun – but his friends regularly check on the situation. It is difficult for the TV celebrity to dissolve the apartment in downtown Mannheim and thus leave the memories of his beloved wife Gudrun behind.
"The apartment was dissolved because my wife died and she is too expensive for me alone. [...] That's when my son said: You're coming to us now," Michael explains in the 30th episode "Hartz und herzlich". With Gudrun's son Markus and his family in Bavaria, Michael feels at home after just a few months.
"Hartz and cordial" in the Benz barracks: Michael shows his new apartment on TV
For the first time, the ex-Mannheimer shows his new home on TV. Michael holds his mobile phone up to the RTLZWEI camera. You can see snapshots of his new home – and he has really made himself comfortable! In the photos you can see that Michael's domicile is well equipped.
A bed with a curved headboard, a matching bedside table and a chest of drawers are tastefully arranged in the room. The coziness is provided by unique decorations on the walls and on the cabinet. In the photo you can see that Michael has hung pictures - and even provides something green in the room with an orchid.
"Hartz and cordial": Michael shows his new home in Bavaria © Screenshot/RTLZWEI
After Gudrun's death – "Hartz and heartfelt" fame Michael has quit smoking
This great décor inspires the ex-Benz barracker: "The room is wonderful. To put it blu german ntly, I feel very comfortable down there." A lot has changed in Michael's life after Gudrun's death. He has not only parted with his life in Mannheim, but also with some old vices. "I have to think about my health," Michael continues in the 6th season of "Hartz und herzlich". As a reminder, Michael and Gudrun had already made an alcohol confession at "Hartz und herzlich".
He has drastically reduced his alcohol consumption: "I now only drink one beer a week. In my best days, two boxes a day were nothing." He also quit smoking. "I realized: I don't need that!" reveals the "Hartz and heartfelt" darling. His family has made a significant contribution to Michael's healthier life. (sik)