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- Martine Tanghe was born on November 23, 1955 in Bellem, Flanders, Belgium. She was an actress and writer, known for Shades (1999), Na de liefde (1983) and Misstoestanden (2000). She was married to Jos Van Hemelrijck. She died on July 23, 2023 in Lubbeek, Flanders, Belgium.
- SpouseJos Van Hemelrijck(? - March 24, 2019) (his death, 3 children)
- Throughout her 42-year career, she grew into one of the faces of 'Het Journaal'. She became one of the best-known news presenters in Flanders and was labelled "the mother of all news anchors" upon her retirement.
- She also received the honourary medal of the Flemish Community "for the mark she left on Flemish television journalism, not least through her correct and clear use of Dutch".
- After her death was announced tributes to Martine flooded in, from colleagues, politicians and viewers. For many people the news came as a personal shock. It was as if they had lost somebody close, even though they had never met Martine.
- Martine started treatment for breast cancer in 2011 and relapsed in 2016. Colleague and friend Phara de Aguirre says Martine would go to hospital one day and present the news the following day: "It was not something she wanted to draw attention too".
- Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, tweeted in tribute: "Farewell to a beacon of confidence, a lady of class, but above all a warm human being. We would have wished you so many more beautiful moments. Goodbye Martine.".
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