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Federico l’Olandese Volante, iconic Italian radio DJ, dies at 76

Federico l’Olandese Volante, born Frederik Matthijs Van Stegeren, has died at the age of 76 in Monopoli, Italy. A prominent figure in Italian radio, he passed away following hospitalization in intensive care.

Originally from Deventer, Netherlands, he developed a deep connection to Italy during his childhood on Lake Garda. His career began with offshore radio experiences, such as Radio Veronica, before he moved to Radio Monte Carlo in 1972. It was there that he received his famous nickname, ‘L’Olandese Volante’, while hosting the ‘Federico Show’.

Throughout his five-decade career, he became a staple of major Italian networks, including Rai Radio 2, Radio 105, RTL 102.5, and R101. He was also a successful music producer, notably for the hit ‘Wojtyla Disco Dance’, and an author of several books regarding radio history. In his later years, he worked with Radio Norba and Radiofreccia.

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Federico l’Olandese Volante · Frederik Matthijs Van Stegeren · Monopoli · Monopoli Hospital · RTL 102.5 · Radio 105 · Radio Monte Carlo

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