“Her work has left traces that remain”: Berlin district appreciates actress Urte Blankenstein

The actress Urte Blankenstein, known as “Ms. Puppendoktor Pille” on GDR television, died 81-year-old in Berlin a week ago. Her son confirmed her death from the German Press Agency.

For decades, Urte Blankenstein had appeared on stages in the role of women in the doctoral cork with braided black braids and huge black glasses – until the end.

Urte Blankenstein lived in Treptow-Köpenick, which had become her homeland. “It was much more than a television figure – it was a familiar voice and a good heart for many families in our district,” says district mayor Oliver Igel.

“Her work has left traces that remain. With her death, Berlin loses an artist who has connected generations,” continued the SPD politician.

Blankenstein played the popular TV figure from 1968 to the end of the episodes in the “Sandmännchen” evening greeting in 1988. Not only did pupa parents seek advice in their office hours.

She saw herself as a friend of the children and soul flower, gave her tips for good behavior, right nutrition and avoiding colds with her gentle voice. “Many thought I was a pediatrician or kindergarten teacher,” she said once.

The entertainer from East Prussia lived in the children’s home for a few years as a girl, where a lot was sung, and later studied acting. Until the suddenly, Blankenstein was about 1,500 times the Puppend doctor in the children’s program.

After that, she was no longer offered any other role because she was recognizable by the voice. So she moderated music programs. With dpa