Overview
- His family confirmed he died unexpectedly overnight Thursday to Friday at his home in Hoogeveen.
- Known nationally for hits including Liever te dik in de kist (with Stef Ekkel) and Atje voor de sfeer, he earned multiple Buma NL honors.
- He hosted Radio Drenthe’s Saturday show Karstival since 2022 and wrote songs for many fellow artists.
- He served as ambassador for Stichting Lezen en Schrijven and, from 2024, for CliniClowns, earning praise from both organizations.
- Media report he had released a new single last month and was due to open a new theater tour; no cause of death was reported.