Overview
- His daughters and partner Noraly Beyer announced his death via NRC, which was widely reported by Dutch outlets.
- Prinsen became a household name as Erik Engerd in De Stratemakeropzeeshow and co-created the quiz Met het mes op tafel in 1997, hosting it until 2015 with a brief return in 2023.
- He was the signature voice of the radio program Kunststof from 2001 to 2019, and the show is dedicating an evening edition to his memory.
- Public tributes include a special broadcast on NPO 2 on Tuesday and a condolence register opened by Beeld & Geluid.
- Prinsen had disclosed in 2024 that he had lived with bladder cancer for several years, and colleagues such as Herman van der Zandt praised his influence and depth of knowledge.