German singer Roy Black, one of his country’s biggest Schlager stars, achieved a breakthrough with his 1966 hit “Ganz in weiß.” Known for songs like “Schön ist es auf der Welt zu sein” and “Besame Mucho,” the singer was a fixture on German television in the 1960s and 70s. In the early 1990s, he took on the role of hotel manager in the series “Das Schloss am Wörthsee.” Just days after filming wrapped, the musician and actor unexpectedly died in 1991 at his cabin in Bavaria. Now, his son, Torsten Höllerich, has spoken for the first time in 2025 about his father’s legacy. Here’s a look at how much money Höllerich inherited from his famous father, and the total value of the estate.
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How much money did Roy Black’s son inherit after his death?
Roy Black’s son, Torsten Höllerich, has led a complex life. In mid-July 2025, Höllerich gave an interview to the tabloid Bild. He revealed he currently lives in Colombia, working odd jobs to get by, and was even briefly homeless after his separation from his ex-wife. This, despite receiving an inheritance after his father’s death. “I received a total of around 400,000 Marks at the time,” Höllerich told Bild. He explained that the inheritance was divided into three parts, totaling 1.2 million Deutsche Marks.
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Roy Black: What happened to the inheritance?
According to Bild, Torsten Höllerich has spent all of the inheritance he received after his father Roy Black’s death. He told Bild, “I’m getting by. There are months when I don’t know how I’m going to pay the 200 Euro rent for our apartment.” Höllerich primarily earns money through small translation jobs. But where did his father’s inheritance move? He explained to Bild that he simply spent the money. “I wouldn’t miss the crazy adventures I had during that time for anything.” He doesn’t seem to regret it, stating, “You either have freedom or security. I chose freedom. I live with the consequences of my decision.”
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