Dieuwertje Blok, known as the presenter of Het Sinterklaasjournaal, has died of cancer at the age of 67. Her husband confirmed her death to the ANP. Blok, who had a long career at KRO, VARA and RTL, among others, had to stop working earlier this year due to her illness. She was recently appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau for her social commitment. Blok presented Het Sinterklaasjournaal until 2023, after which Merel Westrik took over.

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