The documentary soap Get Out of Debt was a popular television show in which debt counselor Peter Zwegat helped people deal with their financial problems. Fight your way out of a mountain of debt alone? For many of the show’s overwhelmed candidates, this was no longer possible. This is exactly where Zwegat came into play: he always rushed to help when all hope seemed long lost. Zwegat was empathetic – but also showed the necessary toughness to bring uncomfortable truths to the table. Now the popular star has died.
Peter Zwegat has died: the TV star was only 74 years old
Fans can hardly believe the news: The popular TV debt advisor Peter Zwegat has died. As RTL reports, the Get Out of Debt star died on August 9, 2024 at the age of just 74, but the public has only now been informed. Further details have not been released, but the broadcaster states that Zwegat “suddenly and unexpectedly” had died. RTL’s head of entertainment, Markus Küttner, honors the TV legend with moving words:
His ability to clearly explain complex financial problems and offer solutions was impressive. He will show us as a unique expert and a person, who was always compassionate and understanding, be remembered. Our thoughts are with Peter Zwegat’s wife and his friends.
The funeral took place in private – probably also because Zwegat had lived in seclusion with his wife Liane Scholze. Zwegat probably didn’t want to be a big star; That had become clear again and again over the years.
Program change due to a sad occasion: RTL pays tribute to its late legend
RTL would like to give TV audiences another chance to see Peter Zwegat in action. That’s why there are two celebrity specials from Get Out of Debt on RTLUp today: At 8:15 p.m. you can see the show with Bohlen’s ex Nadja Abd el Farrag, at 10:05 p.m. it’s the Schumacher family on the collar.
On Saturday, October 5th There will be further highlight episodes on RTL from 1:05 p.m. Of course, all episodes can also be streamed on RTL+.