Belgian singer and TV star Margriet Hermans died by assisted suicide

Belgian pop star, TV personality and former politician Margriet Hermans passed away at 72 through assisted suicide. Her death came just weeks after she announced she had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Belgian pop star, TV personality and former politician Margriet Hermans passed away on Wednesday at 72 through assisted suicide. Her death came just weeks after she announced publicly that she had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Hermans was widely known in Belgium for her long career spanning music, television and politics. She built a fan base across generations and remained a public figure until her final days.

Following her serious illness diagnosis, Hermans chose to use Belgium's legal assisted suicide option. Belgium is one of few countries in the world where this practice is legally permitted under certain conditions.