The news that Michael Schumacher is no longer tied to bed and disconnected from the equipment, was a pleasant surprise for his many fans. The world has been waiting for this news for almost 5 years - since the terrible ski accident put an end to the career of the legendary rider and nearly took his life.
And all this time, while Michael was confined to a hospital bed, next to him was Corinne's wife - his guardian angel, companion-in-arms, assistant.
Tragedy on the Swiss slopes
The coolest race tracks obeyed him, he was not afraid of either speeds or rivals. And who could he be afraid of? Michael was a repeated world champion in his risky sport and a recognized favorite of racing. He had been involved in accidents more than once, but in the entire history of his career he received the only serious damage - a broken leg. He seemed simply invulnerable.
Everything changed in an instant.
The German racing champion was skiing with his teenage son Mick Schumacher. Without calculating the trajectory, he fell and hit his head hard, breaking his helmet. This happened in one of the ski resorts in Switzerland in December 2013.
For several months he was in a medical coma in the intensive care unit, and two years after the tragedy, the doctors issued a sad verdict: Michael will no longer return to sports, and the chances that he will ever be able to lead a full life are negligible are small.
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Long rehabilitation
Schumacher spent the first time after the tragedy in the hospital, then the doctors allowed the family to take him home. For this, a full-fledged intensive care unit was equipped in the family mansion. Several doctors helped relatives care for Michael, who was in a coma, but the main burden of new responsibilities lay on the shoulders of the wife of the former champion.
She herself, by the way, was never a simpleton. Corinna has built a successful career as a champion in horse riding. But she decided to quit her favorite sport for the sake of a loved one.
Corinne devoted herself entirely to looking after Michael. She even had to sell some real estate and business objects so that her husband would receive only the very best.
Love story
This is one of the longest marriages in the world of sports and show business. They were called the perfect couple, they were admired and truly envied. The wedding of Corinna Betch and Michael Schumacher is still called one of the most beautiful, and after all, almost a quarter century has passed since the ceremony.
In 1997, their daughter, Gina-Maria, was born, who, having matured, decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and devoted herself to equestrian sport. In 1999, the son of Mick was born, since childhood dreamed of a motorcycle racing career and by the age of 19 managed to achieve considerable success in this field.
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Schumacher repeatedly said in an interview that he and Korinna never quarrel, because they are ideally suited to each other, share the same values, have common views on life.
Who is she, ally and muse of the champion
Before Corinna's life, not all fans knew about the tragedy that occurred with her husband. And today is the time to fill this gap. An amazing woman who could be a wonderful example for all wives definitely deserves it.
She was born on March 2, 1969 in Halver, which in West Germany, from childhood began to get involved in sports. In 2010, she won the Western European Riding Championship.
Korinna always helped her husband, shared with him the joy of victory, encouraged and supported when something went wrong. And he answered her in the same way: he found time in a busy schedule to cheer for her from the rostrum during equestrian competitions.
Schumacher never avoided questions from journalists about the family. He was happy to talk about his clever wife and called her his guardian angel. As you can see, this epithet turned out to be prophetic.
Life by the New Rules
When misfortune happened with Michael, Corinna took over the management of the business. She also personally led the re-equipment of the mansion located in Switzerland. One wing, even when Michael was healthy, began to prepare so that his father and his wife could move there. But the plans had to be urgently changed, and a chamber appeared in this part of the mansion.
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The athlete’s father, Rolf Schumacher, moved to a converted building on the estate and now can also be next to his son.
Business woman and nurse
Corinne, accustomed to feeling Michael's reliable shoulder nearby, had to learn to live without his support and protection. And she had to come to terms with the idea that her husband might never return to her: physically would be there, but would remain helpless, would not even be able to talk to her.
But she decided not to give up - for his sake, their children and the empire that her beloved man built. She took over the work and responsibility of her husband. Corinna went through a wonderful transformation - from his wife to the head of the clan. Now she is responsible not only for him and the children, but also for the multimillion-dollar company.
She also decided to sell Michael's private jet for £ 25 million and their holiday home in Norway in 2015, realizing that they are unlikely to ever use them again.
Corinna also thought about selling a family ski chalet in the French resort of Meribel - not far from where the terrible tragedy occurred.
Litigation
Recently it became known that Corinne demanded compensation for the title in the German magazine Die Aktuelle. In 2015, the weekly magazine posted a picture of Corinna on the front page along with the headline “Corinna Schumacher: new love makes her happy.” The article was dedicated to Gina Maria and her new novel, and it was said that Corinna was happy for her daughter. But the headline was clearly made in order to attract readers to sensation, and simply put - to deceive them and denigrate the faithful wife of the former champion.
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For Corinne herself and her lawyers, such a trick by journalists seemed outrageous. But the court dismissed the claim, not seeing in the headline a hint that Corinna allegedly abandoned her sick husband.
She did not appeal. According to her, it’s enough for her that she herself, her family and faithful fans of Michael know the truth.
And this case is not the only one when Corinne had to go to court. During the tragedy with her husband, many scammers try to earn extra money by spreading rumors, selling photos and missing medical documents. Everything related to the treatment and recovery of the rider is carefully guarded, there are no random people in the Schumacher house, the press is not allowed there. But periodically there are negative points. For example, last year a certain “family friend” tried to sell to the press a photo taken in the house of Michael and Korinna for 1 million euros, but the deal was suppressed by the court.
