René Klijn
René Klijn | |
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| Born | 8 September 1962 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Died | 5 September 1993 (aged 30) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Cause of death | Complications of AIDS |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, model |
| Years active | 1987–1993 |
| Known for | Appearing in a controversial, but critically praised episode of Paul de Leeuw's De Schreeuw van de Leeuw, which led to the hit single "Mr. Blue". |
René Klijn (The Hague, 8 September 1962 – The Hague 5 September 1993) was a Dutch singer and model. He became famous in 1992 for discussing the fact that he was an HIV/AIDS patient in a controversial, but critically awarded episode of Paul de Leeuw's talk show De Schreeuw van De Leeuw. In his final life year he scored a number one hit with the song "Mr. Blue".