Germany playboy Gunter Sachs kills himself aged 78

Gerald · 05-08-11, 01:48 PM

Gunter Sachs - the German-born billionaire, art collector and former husband of Brigitte Bardot - has killed himself at the age of 78.

Sachs's family said he shot himself at his chalet in the Swiss resort of Gstaad on Saturday.

A grandson of car manufacturer Adam Opel, Sachs' wealth helped him to become him a prominent member of the glamorous 1960s "jet set".

In total, Sachs was married three times and had three children.

He also had a relationship with Iranian queen Soraya Esfandiary in the early 1960s.

Sachs was born in southern Germany and trained in maths and economics. He became a Swiss citizen in 1976.

He was a noted photographer and won several awards for his documentary films. He was also an avid art collector and had a keen interest in astrology.

Sachs and Bardot married in Las Vegas in 1966, a few weeks after they first met. The marriage lasted just over three years.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13327822

Note: 8 May 2011 Last updated at 17:40 GMT

Fish In The Water · 05-09-11, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Gunter Sachs - the German-born billionaire, art collector and former husband of Brigitte Bardot - has killed himself at the age of 78.

Makes you wonder what was going on in his life. Seems a shame to be so wealthy and yet so unhappy.

Onkel Neal · 05-09-11, 01:43 AM

It's the Ernest Hemmingway retirement plan.

Jimbuna · 05-09-11, 05:50 AM

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It's the Ernest Hemmingway retirement plan.

LOL

It does prove that all the money in the world doesn't necessarily bring peace of mind and happiness.

kranz · 05-09-11, 07:26 AM

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It does prove that all the money in the world doesn't necessarily bring peace of mind and happiness.

wanna try me?

Jimbuna · 05-09-11, 08:52 AM

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wanna try me?

Yeah, it would be nice to have the experience I suppose...but what a let down if it brought sadness

PhantomLord · 05-09-11, 09:03 AM

Short summary from his farewell letter:

He had uncurable Alzheimer. According to himself he dont wanted to live in this inadequate state. He already had delays in conversations now and then. He was dead set to kill himself. He greatest concern always was to loose control over his life.

Nothing about money and fame...

the_tyrant · 05-09-11, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PhantomLord

Short summary from his farewell letter:

He had uncurable Alzheimer. According to himself he dont wanted to live in this inadequate state. He already had delays in conversations now and then. He was dead set to kill himself. He greatest concern always was to loose control over his life.

Nothing about money and fame...

if i was in the same condition, I'll probably do the same thing

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Germany playboy Gunter Sachs kills himself aged 78 Gunter Sachs - the German-born billionaire, art collector and former husband of Brigitte Bardot - has killed himself at the age of 78. Sachs's family said he shot himself at his chalet in the Swiss resort of Gstaad on Saturday. A grandson of car manufacturer Adam Opel, Sachs' wealth helped him to become him a prominent member of the glamorous 1960s "jet set". In total, Sachs was married three times and had three children. He also had a relationship with Iranian queen Soraya Esfandiary in the early 1960s. Sachs was born in southern Germany and trained in maths and economics. He became a Swiss citizen in 1976. He was a noted photographer and won several awards for his documentary films. He was also an avid art collector and had a keen interest in astrology. Sachs and Bardot married in Las Vegas in 1966, a few weeks after they first met. The marriage lasted just over three years. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13327822 Note: 8 May 2011 Last updated at 17:40 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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PhantomLord XO Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 408 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Short summary from his farewell letter: He had uncurable Alzheimer. According to himself he dont wanted to live in this inadequate state. He already had delays in conversations now and then. He was dead set to kill himself. He greatest concern always was to loose control over his life. Nothing about money and fame... __________________ ~^~ War does not determine who is right - only who is left. ~^~