Frans Duijts Heart Attack: 6 Weeks Rest, Shows Canceled
By Sidra Salman · October 23, 2026 Frans Duijts is recovering from an acute heart attack. The 47-year-old Dutch folk singer was struck at home on Tuesday evening, in the presence of his family. His wife Marloes acted immediately and called emergency services. Thanks to that quick response, doctors treated him in time, and the damage to his heart has remained limited. His management announced the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026. I've covered Dutch showbiz for years, and this one landed like a punch. Frans is one of those artists you picture on stage with a smile — which is why a heart attack at just 47 feels so jarring. Here's everything we know, verified across Dutch media, plus a look at who Frans is and what happens next. What happened on Tuesday night According to his management, the heart attack happened at Frans's home while his family was with him. He suddenly began to feel seriously unwell. His wife Marloes didn't hesitate — she called emergency serv...