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Gerd Heidemann, Controversial Journalist and Seller of Fake Hitler Diaries, Dies at 93

Gerd Heidemann, the former German journalist known for his involvement in the 1980s scandal surrounding the forged diaries of Adolf Hitler, has died at the age of 93 in Hamburg. Heidemann’s role in obtaining what were believed to be authentic diaries, later proven to be fakes, led to a significant controversy for Stern magazine. His life was marked by a fascination with the Nazi era and controversial relationships. After being convicted of fraud related to the diary scandal, Heidemann never returned to journalism.

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