Posted: Jan 12, 2020 5:12 pm
Aart Staartjes 81 (1 March 1938 - 12 January 2020)
Passed away due to injuries he received in a car crash last friday in my city, Leeuwarden.
Often called the father and pioneer of Dutch television for children. I grew up on his shows.
He also presented the arrival Saint Nicholas for many years and was the director and/or actor for several kids shows.
Most famous for his regular role in the Dutch Sesamstraat (Sesamestreet).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aart_Staartjes
Passed away due to injuries he received in a car crash last friday in my city, Leeuwarden.
Often called the father and pioneer of Dutch television for children. I grew up on his shows.
He also presented the arrival Saint Nicholas for many years and was the director and/or actor for several kids shows.
Most famous for his regular role in the Dutch Sesamstraat (Sesamestreet).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aart_Staartjes