Ben Saunders: key obituary facts
Is Ben Saunders dead? Yes. Ben Saunders died on September 15, 2026, at age 43.
Cause of death: Ben Saunders's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ben Saunders known for?
He was a British singer.
More about Ben Saunders
Born: 9 July 1983.
Place of birth: London.
Place of death: Rijkerswoerdse Plassen.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, tattoo artist.
Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Awards: MTV Europe Music Award for Best Dutch Act.
Career began: 1998.
Occupations: Singer, tattoo artist.
Years active: 1998–2026.
Ben Saunders, the Dutch singer and tattoo artist who won the first title of The Voice of Holland, died on September 15, 2026, at age 43.
Born in London on July 9, 1983, he became known as “Tattoo Ben” after emerging as the first winner of the RTL 4 competition’s inaugural season, whose live final was held on January 21, 2011. Saunders, who was of English origin and had been active since 1998, also received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Dutch Act.