Wolfgang Heichel, lead singer of the German disco group Dschinghis Khan and performer of the 1970s hit "Moskau," has passed away. He was 75, our website reports.
Information about the death of Wolfgang Heichel, lead singer of the German disco group Dschinghis Khan, was published by his manager on the artist's Instagram.
"The Khan of the band Dschinghis Khan knocked on the gates of heaven and entered. But he lives in his music.
Wolfgang Heichel, lead singer of the legendary pop group Dschinghis Khan, has passed away. A citizen of the world and a humanist, Wolfgang Heichel, the owner of a unique voice, died unexpectedly at home on January 20, 2026, at the age of 75. says the publication.
Heichel's representatives said that in addition to his artistic career, the singer was considered a dedicated philanthropist and a highly respected cultural ambassador.
Throughout his life, people were at the center of his attention. His work was marked by a deep humanitarian consciousness. He was especially passionate about helping the disadvantaged around the world.
A true citizen of the world, he lived and worked for many years in California and Australia. He was highly respected internationally for his diplomatic skills and warmth." specified in the publication.
In Mongolia, he received a special award: for his tireless efforts to promote international understanding and Mongolian culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointed him as its official cultural ambassador. The president awarded him the "Friendship Medal," the highest award Mongolia bestows on foreign citizens.
He became known to millions of viewers when he took fourth place for Germany with his legendary pop group Dschinghis Khan at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel in 1979 and achieved worldwide success with the song Moskau.
Even after the band's breakup, he remained a successful music producer and composer, preserving the band's musical legacy until the very end.
Although the singer had overcome health problems with admirable confidence and strength in recent years, his death came as a complete surprise to his family, friends and colleagues after a period of significant improvement," its representatives note.
