Legendary German Actor Mario Adorf Dies at 95

Mario Adorf, one of Europe's most significant actors of the post-war era, died Wednesday morning at his Paris apartment at age 95. The German actor became internationally famous for his portrayal of the villain Santer in the Winnetou western film series, a role that made him an iconic screen antagonist. Throughout his decades-long career, Adorf appeared in hundreds of character roles across European cinema, establishing himself as one of the continent's most recognizable faces in film. His death was confirmed by those close to him.