Jupp Heynckes mourns death of longtime friend Peter Hermann

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Jupp Heynckes mourns death of longtime friend Peter Hermann
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Jupp Heynckes expressed profound sorrow over the passing of his friend and assistant coach Peter Hermann, who died at 74 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In a guest column for Kicker published on September 22, Heynckes recalled their long friendship and Hermann's significant contributions to their successes at Bayern Munich. Hermann served as Heynckes' right-hand man during the team's treble victory in 2013 and was cherished for his character by players and colleagues alike. The emotional impact of Hermann's illness and passing lingered deeply, as Heynckes reflected on their final visit three months prior.

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  • Peter Hermann died at age 74 after a battle with ALS.
  • Heynckes wrote about his profound grief in Kicker magazine.
  • Hermann was key in Bayern's treble win in 2013.
  • He spent much of his coaching career at Bayer Leverkusen.
  • Heynckes and Hermann maintained their friendship until the end.
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Former Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said he was deeply shaken by the death of his long-time friend Peter Hermann. When he and his wife Iris received the news, they "couldn’t hold back their tears," he wrote in a guest column for the Kicker sports magazine published on Monday evening.

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