Overview
- At the close of the Feb. 27 broadcast, Fisher became visibly emotional as she addressed Ebert’s death and dedicated the episode to him.
- The program ended with an on‑screen tribute reading “In Gedenken an Dirk Ebert.”
- Ebert had supported Riverboat since the early 2000s as a freelance author who conducted guest pre‑interviews and helped shape each show.
- An industry post from Dos Santos Entertainment first noted his sudden passing before national outlets reported on the televised tribute.
- Co‑host Klaus Brinkbäumer and the studio audience fell silent while Fisher composed herself, then concluded the show with a brief message about continuing the work.