Alice Rieu-Kleyntjens, the mother of world-renowned violinist André Rieu, died on February 14, 2019, at the age of 92.
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Alice Rieu-Kleyntjens cause of death: What happened to André Rieu’s mother?
She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Maastricht, Netherlands.
Alice was born in Maastricht in 1926. She married André Rieu Sr. in 1947, and they had two children together: André and Jean. Alice was a devoted wife and mother, and she was always supportive of her son’s musical career.
Alice was also a talented musician herself. She played the piano and the violin, and she was a member of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra. She was a passionate advocate for music education, and she was instrumental in the founding of the André Rieu Music Academy in Maastricht.
Alice Rieu-Kleyntjens was a beloved figure in the Maastricht community. She was known for her kindness, her generosity, and her love of music. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the many people whose lives she touched.
The cause of Alice Rieu-Kleyntjens’ death has not been publicly released. However, her son, André Rieu, has said that she had been in declining health for some time.
