Tragic loss: son of star chef Hauser (26) dies during the half marathon

Tragic loss: son of star chef Hauser (26) dies during the half marathon

In a tragic turn of events, the son of well-known celebrity chef Karlheinz Hauser, Tom Hauser, lost his life at the age of just 26. This happened after a fall during the Hella Half Marathon in Hamburg, which took place on June 29, 2025. In high temperatures, several runners collapsed during the competition, including Tom Hauser, who collapsed near the Alster after 19 kilometers.

After the young man fell unprotected with his head on the street, the doctors fighting for his life at the Hamburg UKE diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage. Despite all efforts, Tom Hauser succumbed to the effects of the fall on July 7, 2025. His family, consisting of his parents Karlheinz and Margarete Hauser as well as his sisters Carolin and Emma, ​​are severely affected by this loss.

Tom Hauser's promising future

Before his tragic death, Tom Hauser had ambitious plans for his future. He wanted to pursue a career in sports management and had a joint gastronomy project in mind with his father Karlheinz Hauser. Now that dream remains unfulfilled as the family mourns the loss of their beloved son.

The frightening events during the half marathon also cast a shadow over the event itself, which pushed many participants to their limits. The incident has sparked an important discussion about the safety of competitions in extreme temperatures.