Spouse of Abi Ofarim (?): "It ripped my heart out"

On May 4, Abi Ofarim (1937? 2018) died in his adopted city of Munich after a long, serious illness at the age of 80. Not only his son, the musician and "Let's Dance" winner Gil Ofarim (35), is still struggling with the pain of loss. Even the longtime companion of the Israeli singer has not yet processed his death. This revealed Kirsten Schmidt (53) now in an interview with the "Bild" newspaper.

"When Abi died, it ripped my heart out, I'm still in a state of shock," Schmidt told Bild. She still can not understand that Abi is no longer there. For 16 years, Ofarim and his manager were a couple. Happy years, which Schmidt remembers wonderfully: "I am grateful for every second, we had an incredibly fulfilled life, a real love, our time was just too short," says the 53-year-old.



Kirsten Schmidt wants to publish a mourning journal

The months before his death, Schmidt used to care for her partner? Around the clock. During this time, the 53-year-old made a diary, which she now wants to publish. With her experiences, she wants to encourage other relatives: "You do not have to be afraid to accompany a dying person, it is so important that he is saved," said Schmidt.

She finds a foothold in her family, says the 53-year-old: "The family is a dream, it keeps me up, and that is also Abi's merit." He has always held everyone together. "

"The Colors of My Life" (March 2024).



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