Will Ferdy | |
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Born | Werner Ferdinande 9 March 1927
Ghent, Belgium |
Died | 8 November 2022
Antwerp, Belgium | (aged 95)
Nationality | Belgian |
Occupation | Singer |
Werner Ferdinande (9 March 1927 – 8 November 2022), known as Will Ferdy, was a Belgian singer. He became known for the songs Christine, Belijdenis, De stervende, Ziede gij me gere , and Het Schrijverke , which is a song, based on the poet Het Schrijverke with the same name, by Guido Gezelle. He was a figurehead within the gay community, because he was the first Flemish singer to come out. [1] [2] He received the Gay Krant award in 2006. [3] Earlier in his career, Ferdy was also active as a comedian. [4]
Ferdy suffered from Parkinson's disease. He died in Antwerp on 8 November 2022, at the age of 95. [1] [2]