Helmut Berger (May 29, 1944 – May 18, 2023) was an Austrian actor best known for portraying egotistical and sexually ambiguous characters. He was a celebrity in European cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and he is considered as a sex symbol and pop icon of the time.
He is best known for his collaborations with Luchino Visconti, particularly his portrayal of King Ludwig II of Bavaria in Ludwig, for which he earned a special David di Donatello award, and his performance in The Damned, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.
Berger died “peacefully but unexpectedly” early Thursday in Salzburg, his agent Helmut Werner wrote on his management company’s website.
Where will Helmut Berger be buried? Burial site and Find a Grave details
Unfortunately, it is too early to know where the Austrian actor will be buried. His family will soon decide on that and we shall get you updated as soon as we discover his burial arrangements including his place of burial.
Berger appeared in Vittorio De Sica’s “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis,” Massimo Dallamano’s “Dorian Grey,” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather Part III.”
Berger announced the end of his acting career in November 2019 due to a series of health issues.
Berger’s agency stated that “he enjoyed his motto ‘La Dolce Vita’ to the fullest throughout his life.” Many years ago, he cited Berger as stating, “I have lived three lives and in four languages!” “I have no regrets!”
