Helene Weigel
Helene Weigel | |
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 Weigel in 1967, as "Mother" in Bertolt Brecht's play The Mother | |
| Born | Helene Weigel 12 May 1900 |
| Died | 6 May 1971 (aged 70) |
Resting place | Dorotheenstadt Cemetery, East Berlin, East Germany |
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| Children | 2 |
Helene Weigel (German: [heˈleːnə ˈvaɪɡl̩] ⓘ; 12 May 1900 – 6 May 1971) was an Austrian actress and artistic director. She was the second and last wife of Bertolt Brecht until his death in 1956; together they had two children.