Ben Saunders, first ‘Voice of Holland’ winner, dies at 43
Cleveland.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ben Saunders, the London-born Dutch singer and first winner of “The Voice of Holland,” has died at age 43; his body was recovered from a lake in Elst, Netherlands, with no crime involved and cause of death undisclosed.
- Saunders gained national fame in 2010 after winning “The Voice of Holland” with 59% of the vote, performing notable covers and releasing two studio albums, earning the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Dutch Act.
- His brother Dean and former coach Marco Borsato shared emotional tributes on social media, expressing deep sorrow and condolences to Saunders’ family and fiancée.
- Prior to his success on “The Voice,” Saunders was part of the pop band Follow That Dream, which formed from a 2000 RTL 4 talent show and disbanded in 2001.
