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BECulture3 days ago

Vote for Bert in mourning for the passing of buddy Ernie: "What a time we had"

Wim T. Schippers, who provided the voice for Ernie in the iconic Dutch children's television show 'Sesamstraat,' has passed away at the age of 83. He also voiced characters such as Graaf Tel and Kermit. Tributes have been published in various newspapers, including a heartfelt message signed by 'your friend Bert,' written by Paul Haenen, the voice actor behind Bert. The public broadcaster NTR also honored Schippers with a tribute, highlighting his unique ability to portray Ernie and his lasting legacy in 'Sesamstraat.'

Wim T. Schippers overleed vorige week op 83-jarige leeftijd in Amsterdam. Jarenlang was hij de stem van Ernie in het iconische duo Bert en Ernie. Ook Graaf Tel en Kermit nam hij voor zijn rekening.

In verschillende rouwadvertenties in Nederlandse kranten wordt hij geëerd. Een paar springen eruit, vooral die in de Volkskrant, die is ondertekend door "je vriendje Bert".

"Lieve Ernie, je blijft bestaan, maar je zult nooit meer dezelfde zijn. Wat hadden we het fijn. Je vriendje Bert", staat er te lezen. De rouwadvertentie werd geschreven door Paul Haenen. Hij is de man achter de stem van Bert.

Ook omroep NTR, die 'Sesamstraat' uitzendt, eert Schippers vandaag met een rouwadvertentie. "In de hele wereld was er niemand die Ernie zo goed kon nadoen als hij. We zijn er trots op dat hij via Kermit de Kikker, Ernie en Graaf Tel voor altijd in Sesamstraat zal blijven praten."

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Source document: Tribute in Volkskrant

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VRT NWSState / PublicCenter3 days ago
Vote for Bert in mourning for the passing of buddy Ernie: "What a time we had"

Wim T. Schippers, who provided the voice for Ernie in the iconic Dutch children's television show 'Sesamstraat,' has passed away at the age of 83. He also voiced characters such as Graaf Tel and Kermit. Tributes have been published in various newspapers, including a heartfelt message signed by 'your friend Bert,' written by Paul Haenen, the voice actor behind Bert. The public broadcaster NTR also honored Schippers with a tribute, highlighting his unique ability to portray Ernie and his lasting legacy in 'Sesamstraat.'

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about the death of Wim T. Schippers and includes quotes from tributes and statements from NTR. There is no evident ideological framing, biased language, or selective sourcing. The content focuses on cultural significance and personal tributes without taking a

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De StandaardIndependentCenter6 days ago
Wim T. Schippers, voice of Ernie and Kermit, has died

Wim T. Schippers, known for his voice work as Ernie and Kermit, has passed away.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on the death of a well-known voice actor without any political commentary, framing, or bias. The subject is cultural and non-political.

De MorgenIndependentCenter6 days ago
Dutch television producer and artist Wim T. Schippers (83), known as the voice of Ernie from Sesam Street, died

Wim T. Schippers, a Dutch TV producer and artist known for providing the voice behind Ernie from Sesamstraat, has passed away at the age of 83.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on the death of a cultural figure without any political commentary, framing, or bias. It focuses solely on the event itself and does not take a stance or emphasize any particular political perspective.

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  • press_releaseTribute in Volkskrant
  • organisationStatement from NTR