Kay Bernstein (†43): “We can’t just move on to current affairs

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“We can’t just move on to current affairs” – DFL mourns Hertha president

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Death of Hertha President – ​​“You can’t believe he died so young”

The president of Hertha BSC, Kay Bernstein, died unexpectedly at the age of 43. His sudden death caused shock and sadness among friends and football fans, says BILD sports director Walter M. Straten on WELT TV. He has achieved a lot and still has a lot planned, says Straten.

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The unexpected death of Kay Bernstein shocked the football world. The DFL honors him with a special gesture. Bernstein’s body will be autopsied to determine the cause of death.

After the unexpected death of Kay Bernstein († 43), the Brandenburg police have initiated a death investigation. This is reported by the “Tagesspiegel”. According to the doctors involved, no natural death has yet been certified, a police spokeswoman is quoted in the report. “As usual, there are death investigations if the cause of death is unclear,” said a spokeswoman.

“There are currently no indications of suicide or external influences. “Nevertheless, there are investigations and the process is ongoing,” it continued. “The public prosecutor’s office will decide on further measures to clarify the causes of death.” If the cause of death is unclear, this usually includes an autopsy of the body. Bernstein lived with his family in Hoppegarten (Märkisch-Oderland), just beyond Berlin’s eastern city limits.

The representatives of professional football paid tribute to the deceased Hertha president in Frankfurt on Tuesday. “I had even prepared for once, but I don’t feel capable of doing so,” said DFL supervisory board chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke at the start of the German Football League’s New Year’s reception. He couldn’t just go back to business as usual. After the news from Berlin, the DFL leadership also considered canceling the traditional event, said Watzke. The end of the event was brought forward to 6:30 p.m.

DFL honors Bernstein with a minute’s silence

Second division club Hertha BSC announced this morning that Bernstein had died at the age of 43. He had been personally and friendly with Bernstein “for several years,” said Watzke and spoke of an unbelievable tragedy. “I believe that our good wishes go to his partner and daughter – but also to all Herthaners who have lost their president,” said Watzke.

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The representatives of the professional clubs held a minute’s silence in Frankfurt’s Palmengarten for Bernstein and for the legend Franz Beckenbauer, who died on January 7th. “It is a very sad day for us with the frightening news that came this morning,” said DFL managing director Marc Lenz. “Two people have left us who I don’t want to compare, but who had an incredible impact on football. We can’t just move on to current affairs either.”

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Watzke praised Beckenbauer as the “greatest footballer Germany has ever produced”. “He was a great person. I enjoyed every minute and didn’t want to miss any,” said the chairman of the board of Borussia Dortmund.