Jeroen van Merwijk

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Merwijk in 2019

Jeroen van Merwijk (11 September 1955 – 3 March 2021) was a Dutch comedian, painter, and songwriter.[1][2] He was born in Bilthoven, Netherlands.[3][4] He was mainly known for his theatre performances between 1986 and 2019.[1][2] A singer, his best known singles were "Zuid Afrika" and "Dat vinden jongens leuk". He wrote songs for among others: Hans Dorrestijn, Adèle Bloemendaal, Karin Bloemen and Erik van Muiswinkel.

Van Merwijk announced in February 2020 that he had colorectal cancer. He died in his hometown Sainte-Juliette, France on 3 March 2021, aged 65.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cabaretier Jeroen van Merwijk (65) overleden. Telegraaf (March 3, 2021). Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cabaretier Jeroen van Merwijk (65) overleden aan gevolgen kanker. NU (March 3, 2021).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 DPG Media Privacy Gate. myprivacy.dpgmedia.nl.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Henquet, Joris. Jeroen van Merwijk (1955-2021) vond dat cabaret moest schuren. de Volkskrant (March 3, 2021).

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