Jerney Kaagman (1947-2026) passes away after years of illness

Jerney Kaagman, the renowned singer of the Flemish band Earth & Fire, has died at the age of 79. She had suffered for some time from Parkinson's disease, which significantly impacted her life and career.

Kaagman was not only a talented musician but also an important figure in the music industry. She co-founded and served as president of the musician's union BV Pop and later became president of Stichting Conamus, now known as Stichting Buma Cultuur.

During her career, she released several hit songs with Earth & Fire, which were popular in the 1970s and 1980s. A new audience became familiar with her through her role as a judge on the television show Idols, where she was involved from 2002 to 2008.

As an influential voice for artists, her dedication to the music industry has made a lasting impact. Jerney Kaagman was born in 1947 in The Hague and wrote an important chapter in music history with her unique style and contributions.