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

  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)