About Walter De Buck
Lived 1934 – 2014 (aged 80). Walter De Buck was a Belgian singer, sculptor, artist and musician.
Walter De Buck (13 July 1934 – 21 December 2014) was a Belgian singer, sculptor and the founder of the modern (Ghent Festival).
Biography De Buck was born in Ghent in 1934.
As a musician, De Buck made a name as a singer and writer of folk music with the song , released in 1971. In 1986 De Buck retired from Trefpunt to focus on his sculpture work.
De Buck died on 21 December 2014 in Ghent from the effects of esophageal cancer, having previously been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Who was Walter De Buck?
Belgian artist (1934–2014)
When was Walter De Buck born?
Walter De Buck was born on 13 July 1934 in Ghent.
When did Walter De Buck die?
Walter De Buck died on 21 December 2014 in Ghent.
What was Walter De Buck's occupation?
Walter De Buck was a singer, sculptor, artist and musician.
What nationality was Walter De Buck?
Walter De Buck was Belgian.
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