Jos Brink Explained

Jos Brink
Birth Date:19 June 1942
Birth Place:Heiloo, Netherlands
Death Place:Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality:Dutch
Occupation:Comedian, presenter

Jos Brink (19 June 1942  - 17 August 2007) was a Dutch actor, radio and musical performer, film producer, television and radio personality, columnist and author. Brink was also a pastor engaged to the oecumenical congregation De Duif in Amsterdam.[1]

Brink was born in Heiloo, North Holland. He did much to promote acceptance of homosexuality in Dutch society and was a well-known out gay person.[2] He started living with his artistic partner Frank Sanders in 1973.

In a 1979 TV show Thank You, Your Majesty he kissed Queen Juliana (1909–2004) while congratulating her on her 70th birthday.[2]

Awards

Death

Jos Brink died of colorectal cancer in Amsterdam on 17 August 2007, aged 65.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.deduif.net/organiseren/gebouw/ De Duif Amsterdam
  2. http://www.simplyamsterdam.nl/news/Show_masterentertainer_Jos_Brink_dies_at_65.htm Jos Brink dies