Overview
- The veteran Dutch presenter ended his radio career on December 27 with his last edition of De Taalstaat on NPO Radio 1.
- He opened the broadcast by thanking listeners, saying he would miss them greatly and that it was the right time to step away.
- The 77-year-old Eindhoven native rose to national prominence with De Avondspits and other influential programs.
- Celebrated for a warm, personal style that elevated music and language, he was credited with revitalizing Radio 2 through Tijd voor Twee before the Top 2000 era.
- His farewell featured Acda en de Munnik performing the show's tune, appearances by authors including Annejet van der Zijl and Babs Gons, and a special 'Taalstaat-grootmeester' pin presented by Ronald Giphart.