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Dagmar Wöhrl Breaks Down on 'Die Höhle der Löwen' Christmas Special Over 2001 Loss of Her Son

Her rare on‑air reflection on enduring grief drew support from colleagues as she described spending many Christmases in Sri Lanka to cope.

Overview

  • During the holiday episode, Wöhrl tearfully spoke about her son Emanuel, who died in 2001 at age twelve in an accident.
  • She said the holidays have remained difficult since his death and recalled leaving Germany for years, finding refuge in Sri Lanka.
  • Wöhrl emphasized that the sorrow has eased but never vanished, saying, "Der Schmerz bleibt."
  • Fellow investors Janna Ensthaler and Judith Williams moved to comfort her in the studio and offered supportive words.
  • She later founded the Emmanuel‑Wöhrl‑Stiftung in 2005 to support children in need.