Maria-Luise Fiedler | 1:34 p.m. Sept. 24, 2008
I followed the story of Knut and his zookeeper Thomas Doerflein with great interest. I was so impressed by the dedication and love this grown man had for this cute and cuddly creature.
I am really sad about this unexpected news, that he had suddenly passed away.
The story also was a part of my home, since my father's family lived in Berlin. I shed some tears!
May he rest in peace!
Maria-Luise Fiedler

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Herbert Knosowski, Associated Press

In this July file photo polar bear Knut plays with zookeeper Thomas Doerflein in the Berlin zoo. The zookeeper who gained fame for hand-rearing the beloved polar bear was found dead in his Berlin apartment Monday. Doerflein was 44-years old.

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