Writer and artist Jan Cremer passes away

Renowned Dutch writer and artist Jan Cremer has died at age 84

Obituary for Jan Cremer

Dutch writer and artist Jan Cremer has died at the age of 84, his publisher Bezige Bij has confirmed.

Cremer was best known for his 1964 novel "Ik Jan Cremer," which became a worldwide bestseller and was translated into dozens of languages.

He was also a renowned visual artist, working in painting, sculpture, and photography. His work has been exhibited in museums around the world.

Cremer died on Wednesday morning at his home in Amsterdam.