She was one of the theater greats of the 20th century, now the Burgtheater actress Elisabeth Orth died in the morning at the age of 89. This was shared by her stage of life, the Burgtheater. “The house mourns the greatest respect for Elisabeth Orth, one of the most formative voices of our ensemble. Not only a great artist, but also in her civil society engagement,” said director Stephan Bachmann Orth.