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Frans Verhaegen Belgian racing cyclist dead at age 78

Frans Verhaegen: key obituary facts

Is Frans Verhaegen dead? Yes. Frans Verhaegen died on February 8, 2026, at age 78.

Cause of death: Frans Verhaegen's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Frans Verhaegen known for?

Frans Verhaegen was a Belgian racing cyclist.

More about Frans Verhaegen

Born: January 22, 1948.

Frans Verhaegen, a Belgian professional racing cyclist, died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born in Pulle, Belgium, on January 22, 1948, he rode in the 1976 Tour de France.

Frans Verhaegen (22 January 1948 – 8 February 2026) was a Belgian professional racing cyclist. He rode in the 1976 Tour de France.

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