Peter Lustig

German television presenter and author of children's books (1937–2016)

Peter Fritz Willi Lustig (October 27, 1937 – February 23, 2016[1]) was a German television presenter and author of children's books. He was known as leading actor in the weekly children's television show Löwenzahn. He hosted the show from 1979 up until 2006; during its first year the show was still called Pusteblume).[2] He also appeared on the shows Mittendrin (1987–1995) and Gordos Reise ans Ende der Welt (2007).[3]

Peter Lustig
Peter Lustig (October 2009)
Born
Peter Fritz Willi Lustig

(1937-10-27)27 October 1937
Died23 February 2016(2016-02-23) (aged 78)

Lustig died on February 23, 2016 at his home in Bohmstedt, Germany. He died from stomach cancer. He was aged 78. He was surrounded by his family.[4] He is survived by four children and nine grandchildren.

References change

  1. "Der Welterklärer mit der Latzhose ist tot / ZDF trauert um langjährigen "Löwenzahn"-Moderator Peter Lustig : ZDF Presseportal". Archived from the original on 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
  2. "Löwenzahn war für mich ein einziger Glücksfall" (in German). noz.de. 4 January 2005. Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.(in German)
  3. "IMBd". IMDb. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  4. Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Popular German TV host Peter Lustig dies aged 78 - DW - 24.02.2016". DW.COM.