The unexpected death of René Karst causes shock to many people. The singer of Liever Te Dik In De Kist and Atje Voor De Sfeer was only 59 years old. “Really way too young.”
René Karst, the man who even Princess Amalia got to eatpassed away unexpectedly on the night of Thursday to Friday, his family announced on Instagram. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death. René did not wake up this morning and passed away peacefully. We are inconsolable.”
Celebrities shocked
Celebrities react shocked to the message. Roy Donders: “Unbelievable, we will miss you terribly. Your laughter, your music, but especially your cheerful presence. Thankful that I recently got to know you a lot better ❤️❤️❤️ Rest in peace dear René and lots of strength to your dear family.”
Chantal Janzen: “Oh people, what a sadness… René was a very nice person to work with. All the best to you ❤️.”
Claudia de Breij: “How sad. Such a nice man. Lots of strength ❤️.”
My heart cries
Samantha Steenwijk can’t believe it. “Nooooo, René… This can’t be true! How terrible! My heart is crying, one of the sweetest, most attentive colleagues, who is dear to all of us. We will miss you so much, your positive songs, your humor and your love. Lots of strength for Wendy and the children ❤️”
Jan Smit: “Good luck to all of you. ❤️”
Francis van Broekhuizen: “Oh how sad!!! I enjoyed him so much in All together now!! Lots of strength for his family ❤️❤️❤️.”
Way too young
René’s death also caused a stir on the reaction platform NOWyou. “It’s very sad and I wish him peace. Always sad when someone suddenly passes away. I always thought his glasses were terrible. How can you choose something like that. But okay… strength for the family,” says a certain Lenneke.
Jordy: “This is very sad, he seems like a very nice man and as I read, there are many who enjoyed his repertoire.”
And Ton: “It’s a shock, I enjoy his music and many others. He passed away at far too young an age with his striking glasses and a beautiful smile.”
The latest message on René’s Instagram account: