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For me it was a normality having a father who was a world champion. I grew up with that, so it was never extra pressure. And I've never felt the need to emerge from his shadow.

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Nico
Age: 49 †
Born: 1938
Born: October 16
Died: 1988
Died: July 18
Actor
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Cologne
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Christa Päffgen
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