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March 28, 2024

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Arden John (b. 1930-10-26 / d. 2012-03-28)

He was a English playwright whose works tended to expose social issues of personal concern. He was a member of the Royal Society of Literature.

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Liese-Lotte Helene Berta (alias: Lale Andersen). 1972-08-29

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Born 1905-03-23. Domain:Performing. Cause of death:Heart attack

She is best known for her interpretation of the song Lili Marleen in 1939, which became tremendously popular on both sides during the second World War.
Nazi officials did not like the sad song about parted lovers, and Joseph Goebbels prohibited its being played on the radio. Lale was not allowed to perform publicly for nine months, not simply because of the song but also because of her friendship with Rolf Liebermann, who was Jewish, as well as with other Jewish artists she had met in Zurich. In desperation, Lale unsuccessfully attempted to commit suicide.

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