The official Instagram account for the RTLZWEI social documentary "Hartz und herzlich" announced the unexpected death of Frank from Salzgitter on Monday evening, February 23rd. Frank, who had been a participant in the show since approximately 2023, was a resident of Salzgitter, Lower Saxony. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. The announcement conveyed condolences to his family and friends, requesting privacy. Fans have expressed their grief and offered heartfelt tributes in the comments section, with some recalling seeing him recently during the show's 10th-anniversary celebration. This marks another loss within the "Hartz und herzlich" community, following the recent death of Regina.