Liesbeth List passed away on Wednesday at the age of 78. Many colleagues from the trade and other acquaintances share their condolences and memories of the singer.
Frits Spits: ‘An exceptionally nice woman’
Liesbeth List describes radio maker Frits Spits as an ‘exceptionally nice woman’. “Crushing bad news, I am very sad,” he responds in the broadcast on NPO Radio 1. He describes her as a singer with a huge appearance who you should watch if you were alone on the stage.
Renée van Wegberg: ‘She changes on stage’
Renée van Wegberg played List in the musical about her life. “When I auditioned for the musical, I studied her life, but also the way she is in life and how the music contributes to it,” she told NU.nl.
“Liesbeth has had a turbulent childhood and been through a lot, but every time she managed to fight her way out and continued. She was insecure, but when the lights on stage turn on, she changes and becomes so powerful. She’s kind phoenix that always rose from the ashes. “
Cornald Maas: ‘Always had great admiration’
“Oh the beautiful, generous, loving and so talented Liesbeth List passed away”, says Songfestival connoisseur and presenter Cornald Maas Twitter. “I have always had great admiration for her. Seeing her perform often, interviewing her regularly, and for Opium made a special about her a few years ago. “
Jan de Hoop: ‘Sad’
Also RTL Newshost Jan de Hoop shares his condolences. “How sad,” he says Twitter.
Saskia Noort: ‘Has dragged me through difficult moments’
“RIP Liesbeth List. This song has so often dragged me through difficult moments, even now. Love life, people,” said writer Saskia Noort on Twitter. In her message, Noort shares a link to the song Love Life.
Claudia de Breij: ‘Liesbeth is such a heroine’
Claudia de Breij writes on Twitter that she has turned List records completely gray and describes the deceased singer as a heroine. She also remembers performing together with List.
Erik Mouthaan: ‘Thanks for the beautiful chansons’
RTL correspondent Erik Mouthaan thanks List for “the beautiful chansons”. “The memories of someone – and in this case her talents – are a blessing.”
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