Remembering Rutger Hauer on the 5th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Amsterdam
Last updated on July 19, 2024

Remembering Rutger Hauer, 5 Years Later

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It has been exactly 5 long years since Rutger Hauer died in Beetsterzwaag on July 19, 2019 at the age of 75. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Rutger Hauer (Batman Begins, Sin City, Blade Runner, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Hauer, a cultural icon

Born in Breukelen on January 23, 1944, Rutger Hauer's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. Hauer was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1982 he touched the hearts of millions as Roy Batty in ‘Blade Runner’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 5 years since the tragic loss of Rutger Hauer and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Rutger Hauer is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Rutger Hauer.