Jet de Nijs Marks First Anniversary of Rob de Nijs’s Passing
One year after the death of Dutch singer Rob de Nijs, his wife, Jet de Nijs, is reflecting on her loss. She shared her grief on Instagram, revealing she “still falls asleep crying” as she navigates life without him.
Jet de Nijs posted a heartfelt message on Sunday, March 16, 2026, marking 365 days since her husband’s passing. “The seasons came and went. Time became just time again. Until today,” she wrote, recalling how she initially counted the hours, then days, and weeks after his death. “The seasons came and went. Time became just time again. Until today.”
Rob de Nijs died on March 16, 2025, at the age of 82, following a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
“365 days you are no longer with us,” Jet continued in her post. While life continues, she acknowledges the enduring pain of his absence. “That doesn’t go away, it doesn’t fade, and it doesn’t get easier. It doesn’t become softer or less,” she shared openly. “I still sometimes fall asleep crying and miss those strong hands of yours that carried so much.”
Despite the profound sadness, Jet de Nijs also emphasized the enduring power of their love. “The love we knew. That love that transcends death,” she wrote. She expressed confidence that Rob would be proud of how she and their son, Julius, are moving forward. “I realize you are proud of the things that are yet to come! I love you,” she concluded.
The outpouring of emotion from Jet de Nijs resonates with fans who followed Rob de Nijs’s decades-long career. His music remains popular in the Netherlands, and his passing was widely mourned. This personal reflection offers a glimpse into the continuing grief and remembrance experienced by those closest to him.
