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Death of Dutch writer Paulien Cornelisse

Overview

Dutch writer, comedian, and television presenter Paulien Cornelisse died at the age of 50 on Wednesday, September 30, at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam. Her death followed a battle with cancer, a health struggle she had been open about since her initial diagnosis in 2021.

Cornelisse was a prominent figure in Dutch culture, recognized for her observations on language and human behavior. Her notable works include the bestseller ‘Taal is zeg maar echt mijn ding’ and the novel ‘De verwarde cavia’. Her career included roles as a columnist for NRC and De Volkskrant, as well as serving as a jury member on the quiz show ‘De slimste mens’.

Following her passing, it was noted that during the 2020 Gelders Erfgoed Festival, Cornelisse had hidden a golden cherry pit within the Regional Archive Rivierenland in Tiel, which remains undiscovered.

In the wake of her death, Cornelisse has achieved a record on the CPNB Bestseller 60 list. For week 41 of 2026, seven of her books re-entered the charts, marking a first in the history of the list. Her book ‘In het kort’ reached number 9.

Entities

Paulien Cornelisse · Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital · NRC · Harmen van Straaten · KRO-NCRV

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Paulien Cornelisse sets bestseller record in the Netherlands

    Paulien Cornelisse sets a record in the Dutch Bestseller 60 list following her death, while Harmen van Straaten tops the charts during Children's Book Week.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Paulien Cornelisse dies at 50 after cancer battle

    Dutch comedian and author Paulien Cornelisse has died at age 50 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a significant legacy in literature and television.

  3. [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Paulien Cornelisse, Dutch writer and comedian, dies at 50

    Dutch writer, comedian, and TV presenter Paulien Cornelisse has died at age 50 following a battle with cancer. She was widely celebrated for her books, columns, and cabaret performances.

Sources

112vdg.nl · barendrechtsdagblad.nl · damespraatjes.nl · mariabode.nl · metronieuws.nl · nieuws.nl · nos.nl · npoklassiek.nl · NRC.nl · omroepgelderland.nl · renkum.nieuws.nl · sittard-geleen.nieuws.nl · thatericalper.com · vriendin.nl · world-today-news.com · zoetermeersdagblad.nl

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