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- Monika Helfer was born on October 18, 1947 in Au, Austria. She was a writer, known for Where No One Knows Us (2020), Der Neffe (1997) and Die wilden Kinder (1988). She was married to Michael Köhlmeier and Herr Friedrich. She died on August 2, 2026 in Austria.
- SpousesMichael Köhlmeier(1981 - August 2, 2026) (her death, 2 children)Herr Friedrich(1966 - 1974) (divorced, 2 children)
- Grew up in Vorarlberg, her origin from simple circumstances shaped her literary work in a lasting way. Her father worked as a steward in a recreation home for the war-injured and also looked after the library there.
- The early death of her mother from cancer became a recurring motive for her writing - loss, memory, and search for belonging.
- In 2026, she was awarded the Carl Zuckmayer Medal for special services to the German language.
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