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At the age of 15, Harald Juhnke was drafted into military service in the Second World War. After the end of the war he attended drama school. At the age of 24, Juhnke appeared on stage in Berlin for the first time. Three years later he took on his first film role in the film "Three Girls Are Spinning". In 1953 Juhnke married the dancer Sybil Werden, with whom he remained together until 1962. Together they became parents to their son Peer and daughter Barbara, who died at the age of 14 months. The mime now took on numerous film roles that justified his success. In 1972, Juhnke married his second wife, his girlfriend Susanne, who gave him his third child, son Oliver. In 1979, the actor achieved his final breakthrough on German television, where he hosted the TV show "Music is Trumpf" until 1982. Juhnke's achievements were awarded the "Golden Camera" in 1981. In 1983 he took over the moderation of the popular program "How about Revue today?".

The actor and TV star's track record began to suffer from unfavorable press reports in 1984: reports about Juhnke's alcoholism and the excesses associated with it increased. Nevertheless, Juhnke continued to shine in the artistic field. In 1992, Juhnke celebrated a huge success with a leading role in the film "Schtonk", which was about Adolf Hitler's fake diaries, in the role of the journalist Pit Kummer; The crowning achievement of the numerous international awards (German Film Prize in Gold, among others) was an Oscar nomination for "Best Foreign Film". In the same year he was awarded the "German Film Prize" and the "Bambi". In the 1990s, media coverage of the artist's private and health problems almost turned into a smear campaign. As alcohol addiction worsened, missteps in public also increased, with Juhnke becoming violent towards a reporter in Berlin around 1996.

In the same year he also received the "TeleStar" and the "Golden Camera" for his artistic achievements. Also in 1996, Juhnke shone in the TV film "The Captain of Köpenick". His appearance there is now one of the actor's most successful roles. In January 1997, Juhnke made the headlines because he skipped his appearance on a talk show due to excessive drinking. A month later, thoughtless racist comments in public resulted in his dismissal from Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). Critical voices also called for a general ban on television appearances for the entertainer, who had become "unsustainable". After further alcohol escapades, Juhnke managed to temporarily overcome his addiction by staying in a clinic between 1997 and 2000. However, after the turn of the millennium, the actor succumbed to alcohol again.

In the years 2000 to 2001, several hospital and spa stays followed, which revealed Juhnke's poor health. Finally, on December 11, 2001, the actor's manager, Peter Wolf, announced that Juhnke would never appear in public again. In 2003, his wife Susanne Juhnke, with the support of the journalist Beate Wedekind, published her shocking and impressive memories of their life together with Harald Juhnke: "In good days and in bad days". In December 2004 it was announced that the actor, who suffered from dementia, had been admitted to hospital due to health problems.

Harald Juhnke died on April 1, 2005 as a result of his illness in Berlin.

The funeral service in the Berlin Memorial Church was attended by many fans and celebrities. Harald Juhnke was buried in an honorary grave in the forest cemetery in Dahlem.

Dale Johnson was born on 27 April 1915 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He was an actor, known for Perry Mason (1957), Gemini Man (1976) and Route 66 (1960). He was married to Beth Cushing-Johnson. He died on 1 April 2005 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Bill Kaysing was born on 31 July 1922 in California, USA. He is known for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon (2001), The Truth Behind the Moon Landings (2003) and What Happened on the Moon? - An Investigation Into Apollo (2000). He died on 1 April 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Cheryl Barrymore was born on 22 March 1950 in London, England, UK. She is known for Celebrity Rehab (2000). She was married to Michael Barrymore and Greg Smith. She died on 1 April 2005 in St John's Wood, London, England, UK.

Henry Minski was born in Germany and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. After completing an Electronics degree at the prestigious Brooklyn Technical H.S. he continued on to the University of Rochester for a B.S.. He attended Graduate School in Film Studies at Brooklyn College (M.S.), University of Wisconsin, Madison (M.A.) and the University of Texas, Austin (A.B.D. Ph.D.) where he studied with the classic Hollywood Director Ed Dmytryk. His Ph.D. dissertation, never completed, was on the work of Wim Wenders. He came to Los Angeles in 1980 and entered the International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600) training program, having won one position in ten from a field of 1700 applicants. While he worked in all forms of film, video and HD video production he has made a specialty of the multi-camera format. Most recently he worked as a Director of Photography using the miniDV format. He believes that within the miniDV format the strong use of color and the judicious use of contrast allows the cinematographer to transcend the medium's inherent limitations.

Born on November 3rd, 1977 in Sharon, Connecticut, Philip John Amelio II was the eldest of Diana and John Amelio's four children. After moving to Pine Plains, New York, he first received a taste for acting when cast in a Pepperidge Farm commercial at the tender age of four. This would be the beginning of an acting career that would span his most of his childhood as he won roles in many adverts including the nationally-aired commercial campaigns with Ford Motors, All Laundry Detergent, and Shake 'N Bake Bread Crumbs. The hallmark of Philip's work as an actor in adverts was in 1987 when he was chosen to be the very first spokesman for Jell-O pudding snacks when he was only nine years old.

He also carved a name for himself in films and TV shows, landing roles in A Place to Call Home (1987), All My Children (1970) and Born on the Fourth of July (1989). The highlight of Philip's career as a child actor was landing a starring role in Lucille Ball's last sitcom, Life with Lucy (1986), where he played Kevin, Lucy's grandson.

By the age of thirteen, however, Philip decided he no longer wished to act and instead threw himself into his love for sports. Not only succeeding academically at high school, he excelled in baseball and winter track. After leaving school, he went on to study English and Social Studies at the university in Albany then receive a Masters Degree in Education at the College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York.

Once a qualified teacher, Philip began teaching English and History at Duanesburg High School, Delanson, New York. He still loved baseball, and was the pitching coach for the Pine Plains Little League, head coach of the Pine Plains Junior League and the modified baseball coach at Duanesburg High School. In addition, he helped coach and teach dozens of players in the Pine Plains School District in numerous clinics and summer leagues with his father, including coaching many of the players on the 2002 New York State Championship Baseball Team.

In March 2005, he complained of a sore back and his doctors assumed that he was suffering from herniated disc or sciatica. However, he in fact had a bacterial infection of the heart valve that flared up due to the misdiagnosis of his condition. Philip deteriorated rapidly and died on April 1st 2005 at the tragically young age of twenty seven years old. In his memory, his father established 'Philip J. Amelio, II. Scholarship Fund', offered to impoverished schoolchildren who reside in the Pine Plains Central School District and the Duanesburg Central School District to help them maintain their education.

Jack Keller was born on 11 November 1936 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for The Monkees (1965), Easy Rider (1969) and The Cable Guy (1996). He was married to Roberta Steiger. He died on 1 April 2005 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Samuel Krachmalnick was born on 9 January 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Die Laughing (1980), Omnibus (1952) and The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956). He was married to Gloria Lane. He died on 1 April 2005 in Burbank, California, USA.

Karen Ciraulo is known for Pinky and the Brain (1995), A Baby Blues Christmas Special (2002) and Baby Blues (2000). Karen died on 1 April 2005.

Gegé Di Giacomo was an actor, known for Mermaid of Naples (1956) and Caravan petrol (1960). He died on 1 April 2005 in Naples, Campania, Italy.

Walt Solek was born on 22 September 1910 in Meriden, Connecticut, USA. He was married to Wanda Michanczyk. He died on 1 April 2005 in Meriden, Connecticut, USA.

Asger Jerrild was born on 27 November 1919 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was a production designer and writer, known for Mani (1947), Tre år efter (1948) and Hidden Fear (1957). He died on 1 April 2005.

Jane MacIver was born on 16 January 1926 in Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Backdraft (1991), Music Box (1989) and The Last Leaf (1983). She died on 1 April 2005 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.

Takao Zushi was born on 25 June 1946 in Osaka, Japan. He was an actor, known for Ran (1985), The Sword of Doom (1966) and The Makioka Sisters (1983). He died on 1 April 2005 in Tokyo, Japan.