Married for 20 years

In 2017, Martin and Sonja Semmelrogge took part in the second season of"Das Sommerhaus der Stars" - shortly after the show aired, the two separated after 20 years of marriage. However, they are said to have remained close until the end.

Died at the age of just 54

According to Freizeit Revue, Sonja Semmelrogge suffered from lung and pancreatic cancer and underwent several chemotherapy treatments. In summer 2018, she finally lost her battle with cancer after a year and died at the age of 54.

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