The Voice‘s first-ever winner, Ben Saunders, died at the age of 43 after being found in a lake. His brother gave a heartfelt tribute after the news that the singer was discovered dead in a lake following a search operation.
Ben Saunders was found in a lake after a major search operation
Ben Saunders, who won the first-ever edition of The Voice, was found dead following a major search operation. The singer’s body was found in a lake in the Netherlands. According to The Sun, his body was pulled out of the Rijkerswoerdse Plassen, a recreational lake between Arnhem and Elst in the Netherlands.
He was reported missing hours before his body was discovered at the lake at 1:20 pm. Search squads, including helicopters, water teams with dogs, boats, and divers, were deployed around the area after a bystander reportedly spotted a man going into the water and not returning.
Locals were reportedly alerted about a missing man described as having a white beard, wearing a white shirt, black shoes, and blue jeans.
The Dutch authorities have ruled out foul play; however, the cause of his death is yet to be released.
Following his death, his brother Dean confirmed the news on Instagram. He shared a heartfelt tribute for his brother.
He said, My dear little brother died today. I have never felt pain like I feel now. What a terrible day for all of us. We have to learn to live with this and I hope it is treated with respect. Ben had a beautiful family and relatives who love him dearly. I will always do so too. Ben is in my heart, and he will stay there forever.”
Ben Saunders won the debut season of the Dutch series The Voice of Holland in 2011. His victory in The Voice marked an important moment in Dutch TV history. Saunders death has left his fans and loved ones mourning in shock.
