Maarten Spanjer dies aged 73
The Dutch actor and writer, known for television programmes including *Taxi*, has died from cancer, broadcaster KRO-NCRV says.
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Dutch actor and writer Maarten Spanjer has died aged 73 from cancer, broadcaster KRO-NCRV said on Saturday. The broadcaster said it was saddened by his death and paid tribute to his work on television. [1]
Spanjer first appeared disguised as a taxi driver in 1993, interviewing passengers for the programme *Taxi*. The series became a hit and won the European television award Rose d’Or in 1995, according to Nieuws.nl. He also appeared in KRO-NCRV’s *Uit de school geklapt* and the sitcom *Toen was geluk heel gewoon*. [1]
“He had a special way of getting people talking and made television that touched people,” KRO-NCRV said in a statement to the ANP news agency. The broadcaster sent its condolences to his family and loved ones. [1]
Spanjer also wrote several books, beginning in 1986. Titles included *Eigen schuld*, *Moedeloos voorwaarts*, *Maarten maakt vrienden* and *Geluk is een herinnering*. [1]
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