Singer, actor and presenter Wim Rijken has passed away. The artist died yesterday at the age of 63 in a hospice in Amsterdam. His agent confirms this to the ANP after reporting from The Telegraph†
Rijken released several singles from the 1980s, including a duet with Conny Vandenbos. In the 90s, Rijken could be seen as a presenter of Call TV on Veronica. He presented there, among other things: Sinkel’s shop and The Drying Hood† As an actor, Rijken could be seen in series such as To watch out!!!† Cops Maastricht and Good times Bad Times† He also played the role of Sinterklaas in the Sinterklaas films by Martijn van Nellestijn.
Four years ago, Rijken was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease for which he underwent intensive treatments. On The Telegraph Rijken told a day before his death about his choice for euthanasia. “It had become hopeless. It’s enough,” said the artist in his latest interview.
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