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Actress Ruth Maria Kubitschek passes away

Actress Ruth Maria Kubitschek passes away in Switzerland at 92. She reportedly suffered from a brief, severe illness before her demise, as stated by a representative on Sunday. Notably, she gained fame through her character "Spatzl" in "Monaco Franze" and as Margot Balbeck in "The Guldensburgs'...

Ruth Maria Kubitschek in 2015
Ruth Maria Kubitschek in 2015

Actress Ruth Maria Kubitschek passes away

Starting her acting career in 2013, she appeared in the movie "Frau Ella" alongside Matthias Schweighöfer and August Diehl, receiving public recognition with a Jupiter award. Born on August 2, 1931, as the eldest of four siblings, her family relocated from Komotau, Czech Republic to Saxony-Anhalt following WWII. Pursuing her passion for acting, Kubitschek was schooled in Halle an der Saale and Weimar. In 1959, after a theater engagement, she sought refuge in the western world.

In 1966, Kubitschek gained recognition through the Francis Durbridge series "Melissa", leading to many more appearances on TV. Afterward, she rose to fame by starring in the films of Helmut Dietl - "Monaco Franze" and "Kir Royal". During her later years, she moved to Switzerland and dabbled in various hobbies - writing books, painting, gardening, and exploring esotericism.

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