Lottofee Karin Tietze-Ludwig: A life between blows of fate and hope

Lottofee Karin Tietze-Ludwig: A life between blows of fate and hope

Karben, Deutschland - Karin Tietze-Ludwig, known as the "Lottofee", celebrates an impressive life in 2025 that is characterized by challenges and success. The 83-year-old became known for over three decades through her moderation of lottery training on television. On January 17, 1998, the charming moderator said goodbye to the screen of the screen at the age of 56 to spend more time with her family. Their resignation marked the end of an era, but at the same time the beginning of a new phase of life.

After retiring from television, Tietze-Ludwig fulfilled the dream of traveling the world together with her husband Hans-Jürgen Tietze, who died in 2001. The two had big plans, but had to stop a last trip to Asia due to the health restrictions of Hans-Jürgen. After his death, Tietze-Ludwig withdrew from the public, but finally found joy and courage.

The fight against cancer

A serious turning point in her life was the diagnosis of breast cancer in 1998, which was recognized by chance. Tietze-Ludwig describes this disease as the greatest crisis in her life and speaks openly today. She emphasizes that she might not have survived, the cancer would not have been recognized in time. In an interview, she explained how important it is to talk about such challenges in order to give others hope.

The return to the screens succeeded in 2007 when she again appeared as a "lottery fee" in a Sat.1 show. The joy of reunion was great and the fans were thrilled to see their former moderator again. In addition, she appeared on the red carpet together with her successor, Franziska Reichenbacher, Franziska Reichenbacher and found a new place in public.

a versatile life path

Karin Tietze-Ludwig was born in Biedenkopf, Middle Hesse, and began her professional career as a foreign language secretary. Originally she wanted to become a stewardess, but this was rejected by her father. Instead, she completed acting and speech lessons and ended up in 1964 on the television of Hessischer Rundfunk, where she made a career as an announcer.

From 1967 to 1971 she came to the lottery training as a moderator, which she moderated from 1971 alone until her last show in January 1998. In addition to her work as a lottery fee, she was also active in other formats of German television, including moderated preliminary decisions for the Grand Prix Eurovision. She has also been working for the Faber Lotto service since 1998 and remains a well-known face in the industry.

Karin Tietze-Ludwig is the mother of a son and now lives in Karben near Frankfurt am Main. Your career and life story are an inspiring example of how you stay strong despite setbacks and challenges.