Veteran Viennese actress Vera Borek has died in Vienna at the age of 85. She was particularly known for her long association with Vienna’s Volkstheater, significantly shaping the city’s theatrical landscape over several decades. Borek was the widow of renowned Austrian actor Helmut Qualtinger, and her passing marks the end of an era for Austrian stage performance. Her work at the Volkstheater established her as a beloved figure within the Viennese arts community. Details regarding her death were released on Saturday. She will be remembered for her contributions to Austrian culture and her prominent role in the nation’s performing arts history.