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Born and raised Amsterdammer Paulien Cornelisse (50) has died

Paulien Cornelisse, a renowned Dutch author, comedian, and television personality from Amsterdam, has died at age 50 following a long battle with cancer. She was widely celebrated for her contributions to Dutch literature and media, including her best-selling books on language and her work as a television maker.

Paulien Cornelisse, a prominent Dutch columnist, comedian, author, and television personality, has passed away at the age of 50 following a prolonged illness. The Amsterdam native, who revealed her cancer diagnosis in 2024, continued to share her experiences with the public while undergoing chemotherapy. Cornelisse was a multifaceted talent known for her work as a writer, her theater performances, and her roles in television productions such as the documentary series Tokidoki. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in 1976, Cornelisse was deeply connected to her hometown of Amsterdam, where she attended school and the university. She gained widespread recognition for her humorous observations on the Dutch language, most notably in her 2009 bestseller Taal is zeg maar echt mijn ding. Her career also included successful ventures into literature, with her work The Confused Guinea Pig winning the NS Public Prize in 2025. Her planned theater show in Amsterdam was ultimately canceled due to the progression of her illness.

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