Bart Frederikus de Graaff (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɑrt freːdəˈrikʏz də ˈɣraːf];[a] 16 April 1967 – 25 May 2002) was a Dutch television presenter, comedian and creator, as well as the founder and chairman of the public broadcasting network BNN.

This accident crushed his leg, leading to a bacterial infection which affected his kidneys.

The kidney damage resulted in growth failure, causing him to never grow much taller than an average 12-year-old.

Targeted at a youthful audience, the network quickly became known for its sometimes provocative programming.

At the end of 1997 De Graaff received a donor kidney and was for a time able to live a relatively normal life.