Author. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, he was a popular Dutch author and television personality. He is best known for his books of modern day fairy tales and his short stories. Some of his best works included “Erik, or the Little Insect Book” (1940), “De avonturen van Pa Pinkelman” (1946), “Avonturen van Tante Pollewop” (1948) and the series on the hilarious adventures of “Pa Pinkelman and Tante Pollewop”. During the 1960s, he appeared on the Dutch TV series, “Voorstelling”. He died at age 58 in Bloemendaal, Netherlands. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith) Cause of death: heart attack