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Emile Ratelband says he wants to be left alone
Emile Ratelband has given a sign of life after his daughter made a plea about him.
He said he wants to be left alone.
His adviser says Ratelband is alive and well.
But his children are not reassured, according to the adviser.
The reports do not explain what prompted the daughter’s plea or why the children remain worried.
Ratelband’s family is still concerned, while he is asking for privacy.
The articles say that Emile Ratelband has made contact and wants to be left alone.
His adviser says Ratelband is alive and doing well.
Ratelband’s children are not reassured, according to De Gelderlander.
The headlines say the contact followed a heartfelt appeal from his daughter.
The articles were published on 21 October 2026.
- Who
- Emile Ratelband, his adviser and his children.
- What
- Ratelband gave a sign of life and said he wants to be left alone.
- When
- 21 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Person
- Emile Ratelband
- Adviser’s account
- Alive and doing well
- Ratelband’s request
- To be left alone
- Publication date
- 21 October 2026