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Dutch actor
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Male
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19 June 1942(Heiloo, Netherlands)
Death:
17 August 2007(Amsterdam, Netherlands)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Jos Brink (19 June 1942 – 17 August 2007) was a Dutch actor, radio and musical performer, film producer, television and radio personality, columnist and author. Brink was also a pastor engaged to the oecumenical congregation De Duif in Amsterdam.
Brink was born in Heiloo, North Holland. He did much to promote acceptance of homosexuality in Dutch society and was a well-known out gay person. He started living with his artistic partner Frank Sanders in 1973.
In a 1979 TV show Thank You, Your Majesty he kissed Queen Juliana (1909–2004) while congratulating her on her 70th birthday.
Death
Jos Brink died of colorectal cancer in Amsterdam on 17 August 2007, aged 65.