Dutch musicians died in Liver cancer

Here are 1 famous musicians from Netherlands died in Liver cancer:

Cornelis Vreeswijk

Cornelis Vreeswijk (August 8, 1937 IJmuiden-November 12, 1987 Södermalm) also known as Cornelius Vreswijk, Cornelius Vreeswijk, Cornelis Vreswijk, Cornelis Freeswijk or Cornelis Wreeswijk was a Dutch musician, songwriter, singer, poet, actor and author. His child is Jack Vreeswijk.

Related albums: Het beste van Cornelis Vreeswijk, Live, Montmartre, Köpenhamn, Cornelis' bästa, Misschien Wordt het Morgen Beter, Från getinghonung och narrgnistor II, Mäster Cees memoarer, Svenska favoriter, Guldkorn från mäster Cees memoarer, Veronica and Guldkorn från mäster Cees memoarer, volym 2. Genres related to him: Folk music and Swedish folk music.

Cornelis Vreeswijk was born in the Netherlands but emigrated to Sweden with his family when he was thirteen. He started playing the guitar in his teenage years, and his music career began in the early 1960s. He quickly gained popularity in Sweden, where his songs were known for their social commentary and often controversial topics.

In addition to his music career, Vreeswijk also appeared in several films and TV shows. He was an accomplished poet and author, with several published books to his name. Some of his most famous songs include "Jenny" and "Veronica," which remain popular in Sweden to this day.

Despite his success, Vreeswijk had a tumultuous personal life that included drug and alcohol addiction. He died of liver cancer in 1987 at the age of 50. His legacy continues to influence Swedish folk music, and he remains a well-loved and highly respected figure in the country's cultural history.

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