About Hannie Lips
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 88). Hannie Lips was a Dutch television presenter and television announcer.
Hannie Lips (16 July 1924 – 19 November 2012) was a Dutch broadcaster and television announcer of among others Dutch public broadcasting association KRO.
She is best known to international audiences for presenting the Third Eurovision Song Contest in 1958 when it was staged in Hilversum, Netherlands. In addition she hosted the Dutch National Song Contest in 1960 and 1962.
Lips died in the Netherlands at the age of 88 in her hometown Laren.
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Who was Hannie Lips?
Dutch television announcer (1924–2012)
When was Hannie Lips born?
Hannie Lips was born on 16 July 1924 in Rotterdam.
When did Hannie Lips die?
Hannie Lips died on 19 November 2012 in Laren.
What was Hannie Lips's occupation?
Hannie Lips was a television presenter and television announcer.
What nationality was Hannie Lips?
Hannie Lips was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hannie Lips. https://biography.guide/hannie-lips/
MLA: "Hannie Lips." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hannie-lips/.
Chicago: "Hannie Lips." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hannie-lips/.
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