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Paul Haenen Retires as Dutch Voice of Bert from Sesame Street After 50 Years
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Paul Haenen Retires as Dutch Voice of Bert from Sesame Street After 50 Years

Paul Haenen, the Dutch voice actor for Bert from Sesame Street for over 50 years, has retired. He cited the recent death of his colleague Wim T. Schippers, who voiced Ernie, as the reason for his departure.

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