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First-ever The Voice winner found dead
Ben Saunders, first 'The Voice' winner, dies at 43.
In brief
Ben Saunders, first 'The Voice' winner, dies at 43. Ben Saunders, the first winner of 'The Voice of Holland,' died at age 43 after being found dead in a Dutch lake. Originally reported by Page Six.
Ben Saunders dies
Ben Saunders, the first winner of 'The Voice of Holland,' died at age 43.
Found at lake
Saunders was found dead at the Rijkerswoerdse Plassen recreational lake in the Netherlands Tuesday afternoon.
Search for tattoos
Police searched for a man with 'various tattoos on his head and neck, on his arms and hands.'
Partner's statement
Partner Juanita wrote: 'To quote our son Benji: Mom, I have a hole in my heart that is only one percent full.'
“To quote our son Benji: Mom, I have a hole in my heart that is only one percent full.”
Tattoo studio tribute
Juanita invited fans to pay respects at Craftman's Tattoo studio in Arnhem Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
Brother's tribute
Brother Dean wrote: 'My sweet little brother passed away today. I have never experienced such pain as I feel right now.'
“My sweet little brother passed away today. I have never experienced such pain as I feel right now.”
The takeaway
Ben Saunders, the first winner of 'The Voice of Holland,' died at age 43 after being found dead in a Dutch lake.
