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Former speed skater Irene Schouten announces her mother's death
Former Dutch speed skater Irene Schouten has announced her mother's death.
Her mother had experienced prolonged health problems.
Schouten is a former top-level speed skater.
In her message, she said the family had to let her mother go for good.
The cause of her mother's health problems was not given.
No further details or next steps were shared.
Former speed skater Irene Schouten has announced that her mother has died.
RTL.nl reported that Schouten’s mother had experienced long-term health problems.
Schouten’s announcement was reported by three Dutch outlets on 2 November 2026.
The articles do not state where her mother died or give a cause of death.
- Who
- Irene Schouten announced her mother’s death.
- What
- Schouten’s mother has died.
- When
- Reported on 2 November 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated. RTL.nl reported that her mother had experienced long-term health problems.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
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- Person
- Irene Schouten
- Relationship
- The deceased was Schouten’s mother
- Health
- RTL.nl reported long-term health problems
- Publication date
- 2 November 2026
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What people are saying
Rest peacefully, dear mum
Now we have to let you go for good