A supporter or companion divulged information about Potofsky's demise due to leukemia.
Ulli Potofski, a beloved sports commentator and dedicated fan of Schalke 04, was laid to rest on August 2, 2025, at the age of 73. His burial took place in a stadium-shaped area near the Schalke football club's arena, reflecting his lifelong dedication to the club. Known as the "Stadium of Eternity," this final resting place is a testament to Potofski's deep connection with Schalke 04.
Potofski's health had been declining in the months leading up to his death. Prior to his diagnosis, he had been feeling very weak and had lost a significant amount of weight. In mid-May, he was diagnosed with leukemia after a blood test. His chemotherapy began immediately, and a bone marrow transplant was initially planned for August 1st at the University Hospital in Essen.
Unfortunately, no matching bone marrow donor was found in time for Potofski. The transplant was delayed due to the donor being on vacation. A new scheduled date for the transplant was set for mid-August, but it was too late for Potofski.
The cause of Potofski's death has been confirmed as leukemia by both his family and the details from his burial report. There has been some conflicting information from different sources, with one mentioning heart failure as a cause, but this appears less detailed and might be an error or confusion with another person. The more detailed obituary and video coverage strongly support leukemia as the cause.
Potofski's partner, Nadja Bogdanovic, announced his death to the magazine "Bunte." His final resting place, as per his last wish, will be on the "Schalker Fan Field." The urn burial for Potofski will take place on the "Schalker Fan Field" soon.
The sports community mourns the loss of Ulli Potofski, a man who dedicated his life to sports commentary and his beloved Schalke 04. His memory will live on in the hearts of fans and colleagues alike.
[1] Burial Report [2] Obituary [3] Video Coverage [4] Leukemia Diagnosis Report [5] Less Detailed Cause of Death Report
- Despite his lifelong dedication to sports and health, Ulli Potofski tragically lost his life to leukemia on August 2, 2025.
- The cause of Potofski's death was officially confirmed as leukemia by the Leukemia Diagnosis Report, while a conflicting report in a different source mentioned heart failure, which seems to be less detailed or potentially erroneous.
- Ulli Potofski, a champion of science, health-and-wellness, and fitness-and-exercise, will be remembered in video coverage as a sports commentator known for his passion for Schalke 04 and mental-health advocacy.
