paroolOct 3, 2026, 11:01

Aaf and Lies cancel shows following death of close friend Paulien Cornelisse

Aaf Brandt Corstius and Liesbeth Staats have cancelled upcoming shows and paused their podcast following the death of their close friend, Paulien Cornelisse, at age 50. Cornelisse, who passed away from cancer, will be honored with a private funeral while a digital condolence register has been opened for supporters.

Aaf Brandt Corstius and Liesbeth Staats have decided to cancel upcoming performances and pause their podcast, Aaf en Lies lossen het wel weer op, following the death of their close friend Paulien Cornelisse. The 50-year-old Cornelisse passed away on Wednesday due to cancer. Brandt Corstius, who maintained a long-standing friendship with the late Cornelisse, paid tribute to her earlier this week, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.

The funeral for Cornelisse will be held in a private setting. In the meantime, those wishing to share memories or offer condolences are invited to use a digital register provided on her official website. Brandt Corstius also recommended a poignant column written by Cornelisse’s husband, Chris Bajema, as a way to honor her memory. The pause in their professional commitments reflects the personal impact of this significant loss on both presenters.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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