Paul had had a rough life with a lot of drugs and alcohol. He has stopped using drugs in recent years. “He died as a result of an eventful life. His body was exhausted,” said Marlies. Blanca is buried privately.
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In the 1980s, Paul was part of the Amsterdam artist scene, which also included Rob Scholte, Joost Zwagerman, Koos Dalstra and Peter Klashorst. Paul broke through with self-portraits and provocative photos.
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