Dutch actor and writer Maarten Spanjer has died at the age of 73, De Telegraaf reported on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Several Dutch outlets carried the news the same day, including AD.nl, NU, RTL.nl and NOS.
RTL.nl described Spanjer as an actor best known for the series Taxi. NOS referred to him as both an actor and a presenter, while De Telegraaf, NU and AD.nl identified him as an actor and writer.
The reports did not include further details about his career or the circumstances of his death. Beyond his age and the descriptions of his work, the coverage published on Saturday was limited to confirming his passing.
Spanjer's death was reported across Dutch media within hours of De Telegraaf's initial story. The outlets agreed on his age and on his dual career as a performer and an author, with NOS also noting his work as a presenter.
Further tributes and details of his career are likely to follow as Dutch broadcasters and publications respond to the news.
