Overview
- He and his wife Karina are living in a rented Munich apartment because renovations at their new home in Gräfelfing are not finished.
- They will keep the holidays modest with a church visit, Karina’s roast goose, a decorated tree, and Gottschalk playing “Stille Nacht” on the piano.
- Gottschalk disclosed an epitheloid angiosarcoma, underwent removal of parts of his bladder and ureter, completed intensive radiation, and is taking strong opiate painkillers he says cause severe side effects.
- After marking a televised farewell on December 6 with “Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert,” he signaled large Saturday night shows are behind him, though he has hinted at possible returns.
- He says the couple want to travel and see more of the world once his recovery allows, with a period of rest planned in the coming months.