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195 Notable deaths
in Amsterdam
Hella Haasse
Dutch writer (1918–2011).
Born February 2nd, 1918 in Jakarta.
Died September 29th, 2011 at 93 years old in Amsterdam (disease). [ref]
Rudi van Dantzig
Dutch dancer and choreographer (1933–2012).
Born August 4th, 1933 in Amsterdam.
Died January 19th, 2012 at 78 years old in Amsterdam (breast cancer, lymphoma).
Hans Jansen
Dutch politician and academic of contemporary islam (1942–2015).
Born November 17th, 1942 in Amsterdam.
Died May 5th, 2015 at 72 years old in Amsterdam (stroke). [ref]
Carel Willink
Dutch painter (1900-1983).
Born March 7th, 1900 in Amsterdam.
Died October 19th, 1983 at 83 years old in Amsterdam.
Hans Van Manen
Dutch choreographer and dancer.
Born July 11th, 1932 in Amstelveen.
Died December 17th, 2025 at 93 years old in Amsterdam. [ref]
Michel de Klerk
Dutch architect (1884-1923).
Born November 24th, 1884 in Amsterdam. [ref]
Died November 24th, 1923 at 39 years old in Amsterdam. [ref]
Benny Bailey
American jazz trumpeter (1925–2005).
Born August 13th, 1925 in Cleveland.
Died April 15th, 2005 at 79 years old in Amsterdam.
Roberta Alexander
American operatic soprano.
Born March 3rd, 1949 in Lynchburg.
Died October 14th, 2025 at 76 years old in Amsterdam. [ref]
James Holmes
Dutch author and poet (1924–1986).
Born May 2nd, 1924 in Collins.
Died November 6th, 1986 at 62 years old in Amsterdam.
Max Nettlau
German anarchist and historian (1865–1944).
Born April 30th, 1865 in Neuwaldegg.
Died July 23rd, 1944 at 79 years old in Amsterdam (stomach cancer).
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