Renowned Dutch actor Cees Geel has died at the age of 61 due to heart failure, as confirmed by director and close friend Eddy Terstall. Geel was known for his charismatic presence and dedication to his craft, often taking on multiple demanding roles simultaneously, like in “Simon” and “3 Musketeers.” He won a Golden Calf award for his leading role in “Simon” in 2004 and a Musical Award in 2003. Geel came from a humble background and initially studied Dutch at university, driven by a love for language and expression, before pursuing acting. A formative childhood experience—the early death of his brother—profoundly impacted him. He was a familiar face on Dutch television, notably for his nine-season role as detective San Vroom in “Flikken Rotterdam,” with the final season wrapping up just two weeks prior to his death. Terstall described Geel as intensely present, both on and off screen.