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My Father Frans Halsema Was Not a Melancholic Singer, but an Absolute Lover of Life
Marijn Halsema reflects on his father, the late Dutch singer and cabaretier Frans Halsema, who died at age 44 from esophageal cancer. Marijn, now living in Curaçao, dispels the myth that his father was melancholic, describing him instead as a fun-loving bon vivant. He served as a script advisor for the new musical 'Voor Haar,' produced by Albert Verlinde, insisting that young actors capture the essence rather than imitate him perfectly. Marijn recalls a warm childhood despite his parents' divorce following his father's affair with Jenny Arean, noting that no hatred existed between them. He remembers his final conversation with his father, who advised him to care for his mother and stay on the right path.
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