Udo Jürgens was a widely successful Austrian composer and singer of popular music whose career spanned over fifty years. His accomplishments include winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 for Austria, composed close to 1,000 songs, and sold over 100 million records. He is credited with broadening German-language pop music beyond the traditional postwar "Schlager" in the 1950s by infusing it with a modern pop appeal and French chanson style. Usurping Europe into the modern age of singer songwriters. His compositions and arrangements attracted fans of all ages given the sheer variety of his work. Until his death at age 80 he continued to fill venues in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
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Hugely influential Udo Jurgens's estimated net worth is between $500,000-$2 Million. Despite his success, his age was before that of the super pop star, so his net worth is less than one would assume given his huge influence. Who could ever forget his huge hits like Reach for the Stars. The world loves Udo and Udo loved the world. His music brought joy to millions. His songs still play on many European classic stations.