Karel Hermanek was found deceased, having reportedly d*ed from a self-inflicted g*nshot wound.
Highlights
- Karel Hermane, known for his role as Lucifer, tried taking his own life and left this world on August 25, 2024.
- His wife, Hana Hermanek, was a former popular TV presenter and announcer.
- Hermanek had three sons: Karel Hermanek, Josef Hermanek, and Frantisek Hermanek.
Moreover, Hermanek had a remarkable acting career. He was notable for his role of Lucifer in 1984’s S čerty nejsou žerty (Give the Devil His Due).
In 2022, he was honored with the Golden Shoe for his astounding contribution to cinematography for children and youth at the Zlin Youth Festival.
Besides, he had been struggling with trigeminal neuralgia. It was a leading cause of his recurrent episodes of paralysis and lots of pain.
Late Karel Heřmánek’s Wife Is A Czech Presenter
Karel Hermanek was happily married to Hana Hermankova. They both hailed from the entertainment industry with significant stature.
Moreover, his partner is a former TV announcer and theatre manager of the Theater Without Rails and the Municipal Theatre in Karlovy Vary.
She also won the TyTy Audience Award in 1992 for being the most popular TV announcer.
Furthermore, the former TV presenter was a member of the board of directors of the Sun Foundation.
Similarly, Hermanek’s partner is the sister of an accomplished actress, Dana Vavrova, who passed away at the age of 41 due to cancer.
Mrs. Hana has to face the tragic event of the loss of her sister. Also, now, she must cope with the painful reality of her husband’s s*icide.
Karel Hermanek And Hana Hermanek Have Three Sons
The 77 had three sons: Karel, Frantisek, and Josef Hermanek.
The eldest, Karel Hermanek, 35, is a rising actor who has been in several shows and often does theater.
Furthermore, he is notable for his roles in Anthropoid and Murder in Polna. He appears to be in a relationship with actress Nikol Kouklova.
The middle one, Josef Harmanek, prefers to keep his life lowkey. He used to study directing at the Film Academy of Music Arts.
The youngest in the family, Frantisek, has been interested in films; however, he has pursued computers in London.
It must have been not easy to deal with the news of the d*ath of their beloved father, who took his own life on 24 August 2024.
Additional Information
- Karel Hermanek’s estimated net worth must have been around $1 million as 2024.
- Reportedly, he went to one of the gun ranges near Pribamy, Czech Republic, and s*ot himself.
- Hermanek’s funeral took place privately at the Motol Crematorium, where his family said their goodbyes on September 2.
