Blogs by Ella Fisher

I remember it so clearly. I was at the office, on a short break, scrolling on my phone. Then I saw it. To my shock, Robert Kjærby Jensen had passed away on January twelve, twenty twenty six, at the age of fifty two.

It hit me hard. It still does. I am honestly not over it, and that says a lot, because I did not know him personally. And if it already feels this intense for me, I cannot even begin to imagine what this must feel like for his family and loved ones.

Yes, Robert. You deserve a blog. And so much more.

I never managed to take a photo with you, and that still bothers me. I wish I had gone to your recordings in the later years. I really do. But you did reply to me personally on Instagram, and that means just as much to me. No one can ever take that away.

You once shared a photo of yourself on a tractor. I replied that I loved the picture and that you had inspired me since I was eighteen. You answered: ahhhhh, I will keep going as long as I can.
Those words are priceless to me.

This is such a huge loss. For your family. Your friends. For the Netherlands. For the world. And for me. You will forever live in my heart.

I think the first time I really became aware of Robert was on the show Uh, Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush. If I remember correctly, he was wearing a silver looking suit and had that iconic blond bowl haircut. Later, I listened to him on the radio on Veronica, Yorin, and Noordzee FM.

Very quickly, he became more to me than just a presenter or a DJ. He stood firm. He could always back up what he said. He had a strong personality, a strong character, someone who could not be pushed aside. In my eyes, he had no fear.

Whenever I listened to him or watched him, he made me laugh. His laugh alone could do that. He was quick, sharp, outspoken. He asked the hard questions. He was fully in his power.

He was pure and honest. Sometimes harsh, yes. But honestly, that is exactly what this world needs sometimes.

Today, the media often tries to tell you what to believe. Robert did not do that. He explained things. He argued his points. He spoke facts. That was Robert.

He was unique. And I am afraid we will not see someone like him again in the media.

He had an energy that was impossible to ignore. He came across as someone who was completely sure of himself and knew exactly what he was doing. I think what many people misunderstood about him was that he dared to say everything. And some people would rather look away from facts because they are uncomfortable.

What Robert taught me is incredibly valuable.

He taught me that you stand strongest when you know your facts before entering a conversation. He taught me to speak up. To fight for what I believe in. He taught me not to blindly believe what people or the media present to you, but to always do your own research. He taught me that it is completely irrelevant what other people think of you.

He deeply influenced my view on freedom of speech.

I truly believe he played a big role in who I am today at forty two. I have no filter. I am not afraid of discussion. I speak my mind. And sometimes, I also walk away when I realize the other side is only talking nonsense.

I also want to share my opinion about the documentary on Videoland about Jensen. Half an hour with just a few guests. I find it disgraceful. He deserved so much more. If anyone reading this is thinking about making a documentary about him, please do it. But show all sides of who he was as a human being.

I read online that he had been ill for some time. That hurts to read. I truly hope he is in a better place now.

Even though I did not know him personally, it genuinely feels like I lost someone I knew. I think that feeling is normal when you follow someone for so many years.

I will miss his presence the most on his own channel and on Instagram. I would have loved to see him back on television one day.

What he leaves behind is everything I already described, but above all, the courage to speak your mind. He also leaves an enormous emptiness for his family. I believe he was a loving brother and son. And I will truly miss his humor.

I found his conversations with Pim Fortuyn and Thierry Baudet especially interesting, mainly because Robert and I shared similar political views. That made it easy for me to connect with what he said.

On his own channel, and honestly also before that on television, I always felt that he spoke with you, not at you. The way he looked into the camera, his message really landed with me. Sometimes he got angry when lies were being told, for example during the corona period. In those moments, I felt deeply understood by him.

I think the things that mattered most to him were justice, honesty, and enjoying life. At least, that is how it felt to me. Of course, that is my interpretation.

Since his passing, I think about him more often. That feels human. Still, I carry some regret.

First, that I did not attend his later recordings. In the past, I did go to his show Jensen and sat in the audience. But his later conversations felt deeper and more interesting.

Second, I wish I had written him a letter. I would have loved to touch his heart with my words and tell him what he meant to me.

Maybe he hears this. Or reads it from a distance. A beautiful thought 😊

I want to thank him. For everything he meant to the Netherlands, and to me personally.

Robert, you were a fighter. And I admire that deeply.

If I could say one thing to him now, it would be this: I hope you have found peace. I hope you are in a far more beautiful place than where you came from. And maybe you are reunited with the people you once lost. Will you wait for me when my time comes? It would be incredible if I could still meet you one day.

The question I would have loved to ask him before he passed is this: what life advice would you give me as a forty two year old woman?

I truly hope Robert was happy in his life and that he experienced real love. I almost know that he did 🤍

Thank you, fighter. Forever in my heart.

And when I see a trail of smoke in the air, I will know it is you, lighting up a cigar.

With love,
Wendy 💫(Ella Fisher - author)