Paulien Cornelisse: key obituary facts
Is Paulien Cornelisse dead? Yes. Paulien Cornelisse died on September 30, 2026, at age 50.
Cause of death: Paulien Cornelisse's cause of death was reported as cancer.
What was Paulien Cornelisse known for?
She was a Dutch writer, columnist and cabaret artist (1976–2026).
More about Paulien Cornelisse
Born: 24 February 1976.
Place of birth: Amsterdam.
Place of death: Amsterdam.
Gender: female.
Occupation: writer, columnist, cabaret performer, podcaster, television presenter, journalist.
Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Education: Brandeis University, University of Amsterdam, Hiroshima University.
Awards: Tollensprijs, Neerlands Hoop, Leids Cabaret Festival, TheaterAffichePrijs.
Occupations: Author, Cabaret performer, Television presenter.
Paulien Cornelisse, the Dutch writer and television presenter, died on September 30, 2026, aged 50.
Born in Amsterdam in 1976, she built a career across writing, cabaret, podcasting and television, and became widely known for her 2009 book Taal is zeg maar echt mijn ding, which sold more than half a million copies and earned the Platina boek award in 2013. Cornelisse won the 2013 season of the television competition Wie is de Mol?
and, from 2025, served as a jury member on De slimste mens. Her work also brought her recognition in cabaret, including nominations for the Poelifinario award, and several honours such as the Tollensprijs and Neerlands Hoop.