Johnny Lion

Johnny Lion (born John van Leeuwarden; 4 July 1941 – 31 January 2019) was a Dutch singer, journalist and actor. He was best known for his hit-single "Sophietje".Zanger Johnny Lion van 'Sophietje' overleden - NOS  He was born in The Hague. An actor, Lion starred in the movies Siberia (1998) and in Van God Los (2003).NFF Bio - Filmfestival  A journalist, he worked for Panorama.

Lion, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and lung cancer,De zanger van 'Sophietje' is stervende: 'Johnny Lion is aimabel en bescheiden mens' - Omroep Brabant  died in Breda, Netherlands on 31 January 2019, aged 77.Johnny Lion (77) overleden  - Telegraaf 

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