German actor Ralf Richter, known for Das Boot, dies at 69

German actor Ralf Richter, famous for his role in the 1981 film "Das Boot," has died at the age of 69. His children announced his death on Facebook, and his talent agency confirmed it. Richter had been in poor health, suffering from heart problems and COPD. He was known for playing tough characters in films like "Bang Boom Bang" and "Was nicht passt, wird passend gemacht." His last film was "Frisch," released in 2024.