Ben Saunders, First Voice of Holland Winner, Dies at 43 | Wilmington News

Ben Saunders, First Voice of Holland Winner, Dies at 43 | Wilmington News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 17, 2026 Duration: 1:45

Ben Saunders, the first winner of “The Voice of Holland” and a beloved Dutch singer, tattoo artist, and family man, has died at 43 after his body was found in a popular lake near Amsterdam. Police say no foul play is suspected, though an official cause remains unknown. Rising to fame in 2011 with his breakout hit “Kill for a Broken Heart,” Saunders helped launch the global “Voice” phenomenon and continued making music while returning to his roots as a tattooist. He leaves behind a fiancée and three children. His brother Dean and former coaches like Marco Borsato have shared heartfelt tributes, mourning the loss of a cherished talent whose legacy will live on through his music and the countless lives he touched.

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