Big concern for a popular actor: Heinz Hoenig took part in the Australian jungle camp at the beginning of the year, but after an emergency operation the 72-year-old is apparently in a coma.
Heinz Hoenig was already there on Tuesday evening Helicopter brought to a Berlin hospital. The 72-year-old underwent emergency heart surgery there. The actor is said to be in a very critical condition and in a coma. “RTL” reports on this, citing Hoenig’s close circle.
It is also reported that the former jungle camp participant was already on Thursday, May 2nd. A stent was inserted and he still needed major surgery.
Hoenig’s management also confirmed the serious situation and informed that the actor will be canceled for the musical “A Little Peace”.because he is “currently in the intensive care unit of a hospital awaiting urgent, life-saving heart surgery, which is expected to take place on May 3rd.”
What further complicates the situation: Heinz Hoenig is said to not be insured, according to “RTL”. The operation costs are said to amount to 90,000 euros.
Hoenig was only a participant in the jungle camp at the beginning of the year. The 72-year-old quickly became a crowd favorite and became one of the favorites to win. However, a few days before the final, Hoenig had to move out of the camp – involuntarily. Dr. Bob had concerns about the 72-year-old’s health and preferred to take him out of the camp as a precaution.
Hoenig had his for years first residence on the road between Santa Ponça and Calvià, He now lives in Blankenburg in the Harz Mountains. The “Jungle Camp” has been running on RTL every January since 2004. The participants have to survive a number of tests, some of which are not pleasant to watch. Many German celebrities living in Mallorca, such as Daniela Büchner, have already taken part. The show’s first winner was the island friend Costa Cordalis, who has since died.