Johnny Lion

Johnny Lion (born John van Leeuwarden; 4 July 1941 – 31 January 2019) was a Dutch singer, journalist and actor. He was best known for his hit-single "Sophietje".^[1] He was born in The Hague. An actor, Lion starred in the movies Siberia (1998) and in Van God Los (2003).^[2] A journalist, he worked for Panorama.

Lion, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and lung cancer,^[3] died in Breda, Netherlands on 31 January 2019, aged 77.^[4]

References

↑ Zanger Johnny Lion van 'Sophietje' overleden - NOS (in Dutch)
↑ NFF Bio - Filmfestival (in Dutch)
↑ De zanger van 'Sophietje' is stervende: 'Johnny Lion is aimabel en bescheiden mens' - Omroep Brabant (in Dutch)
↑ Johnny Lion (77) overleden Archived 2019-02-02 at the Wayback Machine - Telegraaf (in Dutch)

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[1] Zanger Johnny Lion van 'Sophietje' overleden - NOS (in Dutch)

[2] NFF Bio - Filmfestival (in Dutch)

[3] De zanger van 'Sophietje' is stervende: 'Johnny Lion is aimabel en bescheiden mens' - Omroep Brabant (in Dutch)

[4] Johnny Lion (77) overleden Archived 2019-02-02 at the Wayback Machine - Telegraaf (in Dutch)

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