Willy Sommers Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Career

Willy Sommers is a Flemish singer and television presenter from Belgium who became widely known in the early 1970s with his schlager-style songs.

Born as Willy Jeanne Jean De Gieter, he earned fame with hits like “Zeven Anjers, Zeven Rozen,” which not only resonated in Flanders but also achieved chart success beyond, such as in Spain.

Over the years he has built a lasting musical career, hosted popular TV shows, and become one of the enduring voices in Belgian entertainment.

Profile

• Full name: Willy Jeanne Jean De Gieter
• Date of birth: 9 August 1952
• Age: 73 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Uccle (Ukkel), Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Profession: Singer, television presenter
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: His partner is known in popular sources as Cindy
• Children: Daughter: Luna; Daughter: Annemie; Son: Lucca
• Relationship status: Married (or long-term partner, public sources mention wife named Cindy)
• Ethnicity: White/Flemish Belgian
• Net worth: $20 million

Early Life and education

Willy Sommers is now at the age of 73. He was born on 9 August 1952 in Uccle (Ukkel), part of the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium. Information about his schooling, parents, or early academic education is not well documented. His musical career began at a young age, singing and performing in Flemish music scenes; by the late 1960s he was already active in bands and releasing songs.

Personal Life

During the 1970s, Willy Sommers had a relationship with the singer Truus (Gertrudis Vereecken). He is publicly associated with a partner named Cindy, who is identified as his wife. He has three children: daughters Luna and Annemie, and a son named Lucca.

Career

Willy Sommers’ musical style is best described as Flemish schlager and pop, with elements that appeal broadly in the Dutch-language market. His breakthrough came with “Zeven Anjers, Zeven Rozen,” which became a major hit in 1971, and even had significant success in Spain under a translated title.

In the decades since, he has released many albums, compilations, and singles; become known for “Als Een Leeuw In Een Kooi” among other songs; and continued to perform live concerts. Aside from his singing, Sommers has hosted television programmes in Flanders.

He presented shows such as “Tien Om Te Zien,” which was a popular Flemish music show. His repertoire has remained relevant by regularly releasing new music, doing compilations, and performing for multiple generations of fans.

Net worth

Willy Sommers net worth in 2025, is estimated to be at least $20 million. His income derives from decades of recording, live performances, television presenting, show appearances, and music royalties.

Social Media

• Instagram: @willy.sommers.officieel

Filmography

• Philippe Geubels: Hoe moet het nu verder (2011)
• Brabançonne (2014)
• Undercover, as himself (2019)

Discography

• Zeven Anjers, Zeven Rozen (1971)
• Als Een Leeuw In Een Kooi (1971)
• Laat De Zon In Je Hart (1993)
• 34 jaar carrière: 34 grote hits! (2004)
• Het Beste Van Willy Sommers (2006)
• Alle 40 Goed Willy Sommers (2012)
• Het Erfgoed Van Willy Sommers (2015)
• Sommers of 69 (2019)
• De Soundtrack Van Mijn Leven (2022)