His wife, Inge, confirmed the … Dieter Laser, best known as the villain from The Human Centipede, has died aged 78. Coronavirus fears are back Dieter Laser, German Star of 'The Human Centipede,' Dies at 78 Dieter Laser, a veteran German actor best known to international audiences for playing the evil Dr… Actor Dieter Laser has died at the age of 78.