Bruno Ganz

1941 - 2019

Bruno Ganz

1941 - 2019

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

Bruno Ganz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 20, 2019.
Bruno Ganz was a Swiss actor known for his portrayal of Hitler in the 2004 Oscar-nominated movie “Downfall.” He was a favorite of director Wim Wenders, appearing as an angel who chooses mortal life after he falls in love with a trapeze performer in 1987’s “Wings of Desire.” and starred opposite Dennis Hopper in Wender’s “The American Friend.” He also appeared in “The Boys from Brazil” and “The Reader.”

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Thomas Doherty

June 7, 2024

There'll never be anyone like you again Bruno ❤

Slava Valbe

March 22, 2024

Bruno Ganz, my most beloved Swiss actor would have been 83 years young today. Fly in heaven dear Bruno Ganz

Slava Valbe

February 16, 2024

Dear Bruno Ganz , fly with angels . You are dearly missed . Hope you know that you are still loved here, on Earth

Bruno Ganz

Slava Valbe

February 16, 2024

Slava Valbe

February 16, 2024

To my most beloved actor, Bruno Ganz, from one of your most loyal fan . You are not forgotten. Your legacy is strong. We all love you ! Fly with angels , dear Bruno !

Slava Valbe

February 16, 2024

To my dearest most beloved actor of all times, Bruno Ganz . We still love you and remember you on Earth. Fly with angels.

Slava Valbe

March 21, 2023

To the greatest actor , Bruno Ganz . Fly with angels your Birthday March 22 nd

Slava Valbe

March 21, 2023

Happy Birthday Dear Bruno Ganz in heaven. March 22 ND

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2023

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2023

Bruno Ganz ! His name sounds glorifying ! Fly among the angels !

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2023

To my most beloved actor whose great acting and kind face will never be forgotten . I love you Bruno Ganz . You are my idol and inspiration. Fly free with angels .

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2023

To the best actor of all times, beloved Bruno Ganz. He never died . He just changed the stage in the great beyond.

José

March 21, 2022

An extraordinary actor, versatile, concentrated and always brilliant.

Frank Lemmens

March 21, 2022

Seine Presänz war spürbar, sein Sprechen - er rezitierte Teile Hyperions in Amsterdam - resonierte.

Slava Valbe

March 21, 2022

Dear Bruno Ganz . Happy Birthday in Heaven. March 22nd. How I wish u would be alive . I wanted so much to meet you ,shake your hand, and have a great chat with you. Remember , u have one fan who loves you.

Slava Valbe

March 21, 2022

To the greatest actor and such a sweet man , Bruno Ganz . Happy Birthday to you dear in Heaven . March 22 nd

Slava Valbe

March 21, 2022

Happy Birthday , my idol, Bruno Ganz. March 22 nd you would be 81 years old. Bruno u are so missed. Fly in heaven dear sweet man with your Wings of Desire. I will never forget you.

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2022

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2022

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2022

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2022

The actor from God sent to Earth to entertain us . Bruno is now home . Fly free!

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2022

To the greatest actor of all times ,Bruno Ganz. Fly among angels !

Dear Bruno with his Wings of Desire

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2022

Slava Valbe

February 15, 2022

Yet another year since you have gone to heaven. RIP . Fly free with angels with your Wings of desire .

Slav Valb

March 20, 2021

For your Birthday dear Bruno Ganz You would be 80 years old on Earth on March 22nd . Fly with angels dear Bruno Ganz

Slav Valb

March 20, 2021

Happy Birthday in Heaven dear Bruno Ganz. Bruno would have been 80 years old on March 22 nd. Fly with angels dear Bruno. You will be always loved.

Slav Valb

February 14, 2021

RIP in heaven dear Bruno . You are now among the angels ,acquired your own wings.

Bruno Ganz

Slav Valb

February 14, 2021

Bruno Ganz

Slav Valb

February 14, 2021

Slav Valb

February 14, 2021

Dear Bruno Ganz . Let u fly with .

Slav Valb

February 14, 2021

Hope you are flying with , Dear Bruno

Bruno Ganz . What a sweet face =

February 14, 2021

Bruno Ganz

February 14, 2021

Dear Bruno. You will be always remembered with your sweet face.

February 14, 2021

Slav Valb

February 14, 2021

February 16, 2019 will be two years since Dear Bruno Ganz left this world. Dear Bruno ,you are not forgotten
Your legacy and your beautiful roles are more popular now then ever. You are in our . Hope you are in heaven ,and u Are flying with . From your most devoted fan!

Bruno Ganz as Sigmund Freud.

Slav Valb

October 30, 2020

Condolences to the family from one of Bruno Ganz 's fans from Chicago ,Illinois. We all love you! You were an actor sent to us from the God. I will remember you, always. Rejoice in heaven, dear Bruno!

Slav Valb

October 29, 2020

In loving memory of the most fantastic actor Bruno Ganz .We will love you and miss you always. Bruno Gans ,You must be in heaven smiling . We will miss you and wonderful kind eyes.

Slav Valb

October 29, 2020

Bruno Ganz. May you RIP in heaven. You were an absolutely fantastic actor. I did not know you personally, but I can say you were a really good person. You had very kind eyes and cordial face !

March 3, 2020

I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of mr bruno ganz very well known actor may you be blessed by the true God

D E

March 20, 2019

Condolences to the family during this difficult time in the passing of your loved one. Isaiah 61:1

February 28, 2019

My deepest sympathy to Bruno's family and friends.

Cole Family

February 24, 2019

Our heartfelt condolences to the family. We can't imagine the pain you must feel, but God knows because He cares for you so much. May God comfort your mourning hearts and support you in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are for you. Psalms 55:11

February 24, 2019

Deepest condolences. May God comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Thoughts and prayers.

February 23, 2019

With heartfelt sympathy. Please accept my deepest condolences. May you continue to cherish his precious memories together. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort to offer you comfort and the strength to endure during these difficult times ahead.

thomas brown

February 23, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort, sustain your family during these challenging times.

February 23, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Hale.O Cleveland

February 22, 2019

My Condolences to the family and friends of Bruno Ganz,may the God of tender mercy be with you.

February 22, 2019

My sincere condolences for your loss may your family have peace mercy and love.

February 22, 2019

RIP

Lisa Bruno

February 22, 2019

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

P.S. BRUNO GANZ I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPERB ACTING AND THE LAUGHTER YOU BROUGHT TO THIS WORLD A TO ( YOUTUBE ) VIDEOS !

I Lisa Bruno, Mother Martha Watson Bruno, Father Louis Bruno & sister Denise Bruno at my father 2007 if February 80th Birthday party

Lisa Bruno

February 21, 2019

My Grandfather and 1st cousin Mike Campana

Lisa Bruno

February 21, 2019

My grandfather Thomas Mario Bruno

Lisa Bruno

February 21, 2019

My half brother Bavarian German decent Ralph, an cousin Elizabeth Watson. Half brother passed away in 1960 with Neurological Neuroblastoma kidkey can

Lisa Bruno

February 21, 2019

MY great grandparents John Bruno, and Ann Di Amoco Bruno

Lisa Bruno

February 21, 2019

I, Lisa Bruno taken 7/1982

Lisa Bruno

February 21, 2019

February 21, 2019

Eternal rest grant unto Bruno, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

An American Fan

February 21, 2019

With sympathy to his family. His talent was immeasurable and his voice so memorable.

Kerra G

February 21, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. How wonderful the day when all sickness will be a thing of the past. There will come a time when no one will say,Im sick.

February 21, 2019

Condolences to the Ganz family, God promises to do away with death forever,
1 Cor 15:26.

February 21, 2019

May the God who gives you hope fill you with all joy and peace by trusting in him.-Romans 15:13.
Margrete

Frank Childs

February 21, 2019

A profound talent

Harry Simpson

February 20, 2019

Godspeed Bruno, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

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