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The movie Lili Marleen (1981) was based upon her life, although the main character was called "Willie".

Became famous for her song "Lili Marleen", which was enormously popular on both sides during World War II.

Mother of Björn Wilke, Litta Magnus and Michael Wilke.

Being a close friend of Rolf Liebermann and other Jewish artists, Joseph Goebbels didn't allow her to perform publicly for nine months. Due to her popularity, the ban was lifted on several conditions (1943).

Made a comeback with a cover version of Melina Mercouri's song "Never On Sunday" (1959).

Her autobiography "Der Himmel hat viele Farben" (The Sky has many Colours) topped the German bestselling lists (1972).