Ulrike von Groeben's family endured multiple bouts with cancer.
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Ulrike von der Groeben spills the beans in her book, dishin' out some hard-hittin' truths about her life. She opens up about the heartbreakin' illnesses that plagued her family, causin' more drama than a soap opera.
Cologne - In August 2024, Ulrike (68) hung up her news anchor hat and set sail for retirement bliss. But she ain't one to sit idle, no sir! she's got plans, and she's executin' 'em. She penned the book "Freedom starts now! Tips for starting (un)retirement" and offers an intimate glimpse into her world.
Personal Baggage: Cancer hauled in Ulrike von der Groeben's family
Just when she thought she'd be kickin' back with a good book and some exercise, Ulrike revealed on "Kölner Treff" that her retirement plans were a bunch of hooey. "I ain't doin' nothin!'" she said. But, lo and behold, she penned a book! And in it, she shares some tear-jerkin' tales about loss.
"Cancer took down several of my peoples, including my sister Ula, who's a year younger than me," the Grimme Prize winner confesses. A tumor caused a bowel blockage, but emergency surgery and chemotherapy saved her. Now, she's enjoyin' her early retirement.
Cancer claimed Ulrike von der Groeben's mother at 60
Her mom, sadly, never saw the official retirement age. "She kicked the bucket from cancer at 60. It happened real fast, from diagnosis to death, only eleven months passed," she recalls. Her mother's death hit her dad hard.
After a rough mournin' phase, he found love again, writes von der Groeben in her book. But then, cancer came knockin' at his door too. "He had to undergo several surgeries. [...] He decided against further treatments and called it a day at home at 76," the journalist writes about her family's cancer battle.
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- Cancer is also a factor in Patrice Aminati's (30) life. The disease has now advanced to its final stage, but she's holdin' her head high. Recently, Patrice Aminati spoke candidly about her tough cancer treatment. Sources used: WDR / "Kölner Treff"; Ulrike von der Groeben with Anna Butterbrod. "Freedom begins now! Tips for starting (un)retirement. The very personal book of the popular former RTL moderator and Grimme Prize winner". ZS Verlag. Published on May 7, 2025
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