# Death of Dutch singer Jerney Kaagman > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-dutch-singer-jerney-kaagman > Updated: 2026-08-09T10:26:04.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 2. Dutch pop singer Jerney Kaagman, known for her work with the rock band Earth & Fire, died on July 31 at the age of 79. She had been battling Parkinson's disease since 2012. Kaagman achieved international fame in the 1970s with hits such as ‘Memories’ and ‘Weekend,’ the latter of which reached number one on the German charts in 1979. Following the split of Earth & Fire in 1983, she maintained a solo career and later served as a judge on the talent show Idols from 2002 to 2008. Beyond performing, she held significant leadership roles in the music industry, including serving as chairman of BV Pop and director of Buma Cultuur, where she advocated for musicians' rights. In 2009, she was knighted in the Order of Orange-Nassau. ## Claims - Jerney Kaagman died on July 31 after a long illness. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jerney Kaagman was 79 years old. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kaagman was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The song 'Weekend' reached number one on the German single charts in 1980. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kaagman served as a jury member on the TV show 'Idols' from 2002 to 2008. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Rose Tattoo cancels European tour due to singer's health Australian rock band Rose Tattoo has cancelled its 2026 European tour after frontman Angry Anderson was hospitalized due to health problems. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jerney-kaagman-singer-for-earth-fire-dies-at-79 ### 2026-08-06: Jerney Kaagman, Dutch pop icon and former Earth & Fire frontwoman, dies at 79 Dutch singer Jerney Kaagman, former Earth & Fire frontwoman and Idols judge, died at 79 after battling Parkinson’s disease; she was a key advocate for musicians’ rights. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-singer-jerney-kaagman-dies-at-79 --- Cite as: Death of Dutch singer Jerney Kaagman. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-dutch-singer-jerney-kaagman