Overview
- The 85-year-old entertainer has relocated from Düsseldorf to the Residenz am Dom in Cologne so he can begin care and rehabilitation immediately after his operations.
- Doctors diagnosed an aneurysm in his hip during follow-up exams that began after he sought an osteopath for pain, and that aneurysm is scheduled for removal on June 29 with a subsequent hip operation planned.
- Busse has canceled scheduled performances of his play "Weiße Turnschuhe" in Düsseldorf and Munich and says he expects to be unable to perform for about six months during treatment and recovery.
- He says he remains mentally well and optimistic, will keep his Munich apartment, and plans to do daily exercises such as Hula-Hoop as part of his recovery while relying on friends and staff at the residence for support.
- A long-running TV and stage figure best known for hosting '7 Tage, 7 Köpfe,' Busse frames the move as pragmatic care planning and aims to return to the stage in early 2027, with the residence offering combined living, care and rehab services.