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Ben Saunders, Dutch singer who won first version of ‘The Voice,’ found dead in lake

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Ben Saunders, Dutch singer who won first version of ‘The Voice,’ found dead in lake  — WFTV Trending Orlando, Winter Park Business news
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Ben Saunders, the London-born Dutch singer who won the first-ever version of “The Voice,” was found dead in a popular recreational lake in the Netherland on Tuesday, his brother said. He was 43.Read more trending newsIn 2011, Saunders won “The Voice of Holland,” the first edition of the television talent show that would become a hit worldwide, including in the United States, according to Deadline.People reported that authorities discovered Saunders’ body at the Rijkerswoerdse Plassen — a popular recreational lake, according to local newspaper De Telegraaf. DutchNews.nl reported that police recovered a body from the lake at 1:20 p.m. local time. Police did not release details but said foul play was not suspected.Ben Saunders Dies: Dutch Winner Of First-Ever Version Of The Voice Was 43 https://t.co/3xT8FngsHB Deadline (@DEADLINE) September 16, 2026 The singer’s death was announced on Instagram by his brother, Dean Saunders, Deadline reported.“My dear little brother died today. I have

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