Jerney Kaagman: key obituary facts
Is Jerney Kaagman dead? Yes. Jerney Kaagman died on August 6, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Jerney Kaagman's cause of death was reported as Parkinson's disease.
What was Jerney Kaagman known for?
She was a Dutch singer.
More about Jerney Kaagman
Born: 9 July 1947.
Place of birth: The Hague.
Gender: female.
Occupation: singer, trade unionist, television presenter.
Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Awards: Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Career began: 1969.
Also known as: Christina Henriette Kaagman.
Occupations: Singer, songwriter.
Years active: 1969–2012.
Jerney Kaagman, the Dutch singer best known as the lead vocalist of Earth and Fire, died on August 6, 2026, aged 79, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
Born Christina Henriette Kaagman in The Hague on July 9, 1947, she began her career in 1969 and went on to front the progressive rock group through a run of international hits that lasted into 1990. She also recorded as a solo artist, later serving as president of the Dutch musicians’ union BV Pop and working in public relations for a radio station.
Kaagman was also a television presence, including as a judge on the talent show Idols, and she was appointed a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.