Big Brother and I’m A Celebrity star dies aged 60: Performer’s pop star ex leads the tributes as the cause of death is revealed

By NIOMI HARRIS FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 10:01 BST, 15 May 2025 | Updated: 10:01 BST, 15 May 2025

German singer and actress Naddel, whose real name was Nadja Abd el Farrag, has passed away aged 60.

It’s been reported that the performer, who has appeared in the German versions of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here and Celebrity Big Brother, died from organ failure at a Hamburg clinic.

Naddel died on May 9, however, her death has only now been made public, reports The Mirror. 

As well as her TV and music career, Naddel was also known for her relationship with music legend Dieter Bohlen, 71 – who is one have of pop group Modern Talking.

Dieter, who dated Naddel on and off between 1989 and 2001, paid tribute to his ex on Instagram

Alongside a video of the pair on stage together, he simply penned: ‘I am very sad. Rest in peace Nadja’. 

German singer and actress Naddel, whose real name was Nadja Abd el Farrag, has passed away aged 60

As well as her TV and music career, Naddel was also known for her relationship with music legend Dieter Bohlen, 71 – who is one have of pop group Modern Talking [pictured together in 2000]

Meanwhile, other fans took to social media to share their condolences.

One penned: ‘Rest in peace, Nadja #naddel #RIP In my youth, you dominated the daily news about high society. Then came a rapid rollercoaster ride with ups and downs. Passing away at 60 is a truly tragic thing! She had to go through a lot in her much too short life – RIP ‘Naddel.’ 

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Big Brother and I’m A Celebrity star dies aged 60: Performer’s pop star ex leads the tributes as the cause of death is revealed

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