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Karlheinz Boehm

1928 - 2014

Obituary

BERLIN (AP) - Karlheinz Boehm, an Austrian actor and human rights activist who founded an aid group dedicated to helping people in Ethiopia, has died. He was 86.

Boehm's group, Menschen fuer Menschen ("People for People") said he died at his home near Salzburg on Thursday. It didn't give a cause of death.

In the 1950s, the German-born Boehm starred alongside Romy Schneider in the television series "Sissi," playing Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. He later appeared in Michael Powell's 1960 thriller "Peeping Tom" and in movies directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

In 1981, angered at the indifference of people in rich countries to poverty in Africa, he founded Menschen fuer Menschen. Its projects in Ethiopia have included efforts to build schools and hospitals. The group is now led by Boehm's wife, Almaz.


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A great humanitarian!

For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name by ministering and continuing to minister to the holy ones (Hebrews 6:10). Mr. Boehm will never be forgotten for all the work that was done for this community and especially those encouraged and inspired in this persons' care. May God continue to strengthen the family and friends in these “times hard to deal with” (2 Tim 3:1), especially without a beloved one such as Karlheinz Boehm a talented and loved...

My condolences to the family. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

Sad to Say Goodbye

I have always loved him even before he became a world class citizen and started to do something profound for the world. When a German friend wanted to compliment my adopted son she said, "He looks like Karl."

My sincere sympathy to to the family. May God's word give you the strength to cope during this difficult time. Luke 20:38.

What you have done, all your lifetime excelent work in saving millions lives, will remain in our hearts and prayers. Am always proud for getting the chance to work with you and knew you.RIP!

So sorry for your loss.
Please read is;25:8 for comfort from. Your bible. ,

SO SORRY FOR THIS LOSS OF LIFE..ALMIGHTY GOD HIMSELF HAS SAID"I-I MYSELF AM THE ONE THAT IS COMFORTING YOU PEOPLE."..ISA.51:12...GRAHAM