Dutch movie stars died in Esophageal cancer

Here are 1 famous actors from Netherlands died in Esophageal cancer:

Ramses Shaffy

Ramses Shaffy (August 29, 1933 Paris-December 1, 2009 Amsterdam) also known as Shaffy, Ramses was a Dutch singer, musician and actor.

He was born in Paris to an Egyptian father and a Russian mother but moved with his family to Amsterdam at a young age. Shaffy's career was launched in the 1960s when he co-founded the Shaffy Chantant, a Dutch theatre group that performed songs, poetry and plays. He became widely popular for his unique style of music which combined Dutch, French and English lyrics with elements of chanson, cabaret, and pop. His most recognized songs include "Zing, Vecht, Huil, Bid, Lach, Werk en Bewonder" and "We Zullen Doorgaan".

Shaffy was also an accomplished actor, appearing in several Dutch films and television shows. In 2002, he was awarded the Edison Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Dutch music.

Despite struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout his life, Shaffy continued to perform and record music until his death in 2009. He remains a beloved figure in Dutch culture and is often referred to as one of the greatest performers in Dutch history.

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