According to the WDR, “Marcus Werner, moderator of the ‘Local Time OWL’ in the WDR, is dead. The moderator, journalist and author died at the age of 51 after a serious illness.” The broadcaster added, “He not only leaves a large gap in the WDR, but also a legacy full of optimism and journalistic passion.” Werner had been the moderator of “local time owl” for over 15 years.

Beyond his role as a moderator, “he was in front of the camera for various productions and transmitters, was a accomplished novel and non-fiction author and wrote as a columnist in Wirtschaftswoche about ‘the everyday minor matters in the economy that are worthy of being lovingly blown up’,” the WDR stated.

the WDR highlighted Werner’s ability to connect with his audience through his insightful analysis and humor. he saw himself as a driving force, stating, “I particularly enjoy showing people from OWL how far ahead we are here in everything. The region is envied by many from the cities of millions.”

Werner’s Battle with Illness

An obituary from “Wirtschaftswoche,” were Marcus Werner was a columnist, revealed that he had been ill. Despite receiving a serious diagnosis, Werner continued to work and write in the weeks leading up to his death.

the obituary further noted, “Every week we found a new text in the editorial work, carefully numbered until issue 483 – Marcus was proud to work for so many years in a row for the Wirtschaftswoche. Even when he was ill with cancer, he did not stop the column: In contrast: He held it in the heart.”