Obituary of Rutger Hauer

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Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer (born January 23rd, 1944 in Breukelen, Netherlands) was a Film Actor who was best known for acting in various movies of note. He was named the Best Dutch Actor of the Century". Rutger died on July 19th, 2019 and his death was possibly because of his old age and failing health. He died at age75.

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Rutger Hauer Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hauer, Rutger
    • Common Name: Rutger Hauer
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Breukelen, Netherlands
    • Birth Date: January 23, 1944
    • Age: 75 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Dutch Paul Newman
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: Dutch
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    Rutger's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Rutger Oelsen Hauer
    • Father: Arend
    • Mother: Teunke
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ineke ten Kate (married 22 November 1985-2019, his death)
      • Heidi Merz (?-?, divorced)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Aysha Hauer (born 1966)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film ActorDutch Born on January 23rd Born in 1944 Died in 2019 Died at age 75 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

""Good guy" or "bad guy", hero or anti hero; doesn't matter to me, what role I play, only the character have something magical."

"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."

"True love is born from understanding."

""Good guy" or "bad guy", hero or anti hero; doesn't matter to me, what role I play, only the character have something magical." (IMDB)

"Rutger Hauer's dynamic and captivating performances will continue to inspire and impact audiences, even after his passing. (V)"

"Rutger Hauer had a prolific and successful career in film and television, spanning over five decades, before passing away at the age of 75. (V)"

Is Mr. Rutger Hauer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-06 08:43:10
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