Philipsburg:--- The St. Maarten community is mourning the passing of Ian Valz who passed away at 11 pm on Wednesday night at the St. Maarten Medical Center. Valz has been terminally ill for the past months.Valz a well known play writer in Guyana his native country also played the lead role in "Panman Rhythm of the Palms, Peacock Dance, and Jesus Christ Superstar here on St. Maarten.
Ian Valz received one of the highest decorations in the Kingdom of the Netherlands Antilles and was knighted by Queen Beatrix for his contributions to the development of theatre on St. Maarten.
Valz was also recognized by the St. Maarten Guyanese Foundation for his contributions to the island.
