Overview
- In his Instagram post, Matthias “Ikke Hüftgold” Distel describes Josef “Sepp” Distel as a positive, honest and humble man whose support shaped his life.
- He recounts sitting at the deathbed as his father offered comfort with the words, “Ich bin stolz, zufrieden und glücklich.”
- A YouTube video shared in his father’s name features family photos and a note reading, “Behaltet mich in guter Erinnerung und habt ein schönes Leben. Euer Seppi.”
- Public figures left condolences under the post, including Isi Glück, Chris Tall, Pietro Lombardi, Caro Winter, Max Hopp and Detlef Steves.
- Reports note the father’s enthusiasm for music, including singing and guitar, which is cited as an influence on the performer’s career.