Acclaimed Dutch poet and philosopher Lieke Marsman dies aged 35
Poet and philosopher Lieke Marsman died on Wednesday, aged 35, from cancer, her publisher Pluim announced on Thursday. Marsman, who was Dutch national poet from 2021 to 2023, was diagnosed with cartilage cancer in 2018. In 2025, she told the Volkskrant she would not let the disease stop her from wri
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Lieke Marsman, the acclaimed Dutch poet and philosopher, passed away at the age of 35 after a battle with cancer. Known for her impactful work and serving as the national poet of the Netherlands from 2021 to 2023, her legacy will continue to inspire many.
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