Norman Oosterbroek (The Dutch Giant), security bodyguard from South Africa, seen behind Rihana during her visit to Belfast
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27 September 2011Location:
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Norman Oosterbroek, known as "The Dutch Giant, " died on the 2nd September after a confrontation with police and having had a taser used to subdue hime. He has protected the many A-listers such as Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Rihanna and even Nelson Mandela. The 6'5, 43 year old celebrity bodyguard originally from South Africa put his own life in jeopardy when he "broke into his neighbor’s property in Miami’s Pinecrest neighborhood while naked and carrying a white powdery substance." Detective Robin Pinkard from Miami-Dade Police Department said "He did gain access to the home. According to the victim [Christiane Jung], she heard a noise. When she walked outside of her bedroom, she observed him standing there unclothed.” “During the confrontation, [Oosterbroek] was observed ingesting an unknown substance, " according to a police report. Mrs. Jung called police and officers were forced to taser Oosterbroek after being unable to subdue the 280-lb bodyguard. He was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.