Peter Alexander's legacy: the tragic story of loss of a pop star

Peter Alexander's legacy: the tragic story of loss of a pop star

Peter Alexander, the legendary pop star who died on February 12, 2011 at the age of 84, was a man whose life was marked by profound loss. His first major loss was the death of his wife Hilde in 2003, who died after a long battle with cancer. Hilde was not only his partner, but also his manager and mother of their two children, Susanne and Michael. After her death, Peter Alexander felt weak and grief-stricken

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Six years after losing his wife, he experienced another devastating blow of fate. In 2009, his daughter Susanne died in a tragic car accident on Koh Samui, Thailand. This loss left Peter Alexander broken and rabid. Friends reported that after these tragic events he became increasingly withdrawn and rarely left the house. His grief robbed him of the joy of life, and he often expressed the desire to die

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A life full of loss

The grief for the lost relatives made Peter Alexander's life seem shrouded in darkness. He was married to Hilde for 50 years throughout his life and maintained a close relationship with his daughter Susanne. After his own death, the family fell apart further. Eight years later, in 2019, his son Michael Neumayer died of a blood clot in Turkey

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Michael Neumayer, who had two children, Marlen “Lena” and Philip, left another hole in the already torn family structure. Marlen, who was close to her grandfather, tragically died at the age of 34 from an insidious illness. She last lived in her grandfather's property in Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Carinthia, and was known for her special bond with Peter Alexander as well as for their dinners and conversations together. Erika Swatosch, a long-time companion of Peter Alexander, expressed her sadness over the loss of Marlen, but did not want to make any further comments

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A lonely legacy

Philip, who is now the only descendant of the Alexander clan, is the last member of the family to inherit. He also lives in seclusion and prefers not to use his grandfather's fame for his own purposes. Instead, he is actively involved in his grandfather's foundation, trying to preserve his family's memory. This tragic picture of the Alexander family, marked by loss and grief, casts a shadow on the legacy of a man who lived for his music and his fans throughout his life

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Peter Alexander's life was inextricably linked with love, loss and endless sadness. The stories of those close to him show how fragile happiness can be and how profound grief can have in a family context. Despite the successes and memories he left behind, the shadow of loss remains felt for future generations of his family. In the present day, Philip remains as the last heir to keep the memory of his grandfather's work alive and overcome the challenges of a tragic family history.