Michael Hofbauer
Michael Hofbauer (6 January 1964, Prague – 10 January 2013) was a Czech film actor who gained popularity mainly in children's roles. He became popular as Otík in the TV series and films featuring the character of Pan Tau and as Osvald in the film "Lucie, postrach ulice". From 1989, he worked in a theatre as a lighting technician while also playing a few minor roles. He suffered from cancer of the neck. In 2006, he underwent surgery, and then he underwent radiation therapy. He died of cancer in 2013.