15.05.2025 17:01
Germany's famous television and music star Nadja Abd el Farrag, also known as Naddel, passed away at the age of 60. The news of the artist's death, which was due to organ failure, was announced to the public days later. Her former boyfriend Dieter Bohlen and fans bid farewell to Naddel with emotional messages on social media.
German television's beloved figure Nadja Abd el Farrag, known by her stage name Naddel, passed away at the age of 60. The artist reportedly died of organ failure on May 9 at a clinic in Hamburg. However, this sad news was only announced to the public today. The news was shared by the British press outlet The Mirror. Naddel was known not only for her television and music career but also for her relationship with Dieter Bohlen, the star of the famous pop music group Modern Talking. The couple, who had an on-and-off relationship from 1989 to 2001, frequently made headlines in Germany's tabloid media. Naddel gained widespread recognition through reality shows that were very popular in Germany, such as "Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!" (I'm a Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here!) and "Promi Big Brother" (Celebrity Big Brother).
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM EX-BOYFRIEND
The famous singer's past relationships were also in the spotlight. Naddel had a long-term relationship with Dieter Bohlen, the star of Modern Talking. The couple, who had an on-and-off relationship from 1989 to 2001, had been the focus of interest in the German tabloid press. Following the death of his ex-girlfriend, Bohlen shared a video on his Instagram account expressing: "I am very sorry. Rest in peace, Nadja."
A HARD LIFE, A SHORT GLIMMER
Naddel was born in 1965 in Hamburg. She was the daughter of a Sudanese father, Ibrahim, and a German mother, Uta. In various interviews, the artist described her father as quite strict and stated that she had not seen him for the 15 years prior to his death. Before starting her music and television career, Naddel interned as a pharmacy assistant and worked in the retail sector. Noticed for her beauty and energy, Naddel became one of the most talked-about figures in Germany during the 1990s. However, the pressures that came with fame and fortune, along with turmoil in her personal life and health issues, led her to a difficult struggle for life. Naddel's life was a journey filled with sudden rises and dramatic falls.