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Gordon Edgar Downie CM (February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017) was a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, poet, and activist. He was the singer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip, which he fronted from its formation in 1984 until his death in 2017.
Oct 18, 2017 · Canadian rock legend Gord Downie died from brain cancer in 2017, after a long and acclaimed career with the Tragically Hip. The band was a cultural touchstone for Canada, with songs that blended rock, folk and poetry.
- Jon Blistein
Oct 18, 2017 · Gord Downie, the Canadian rock poet and singer who led the Tragically Hip, passed away at 53 after a battle with glioblastoma. He was known for his Canadiana-laced lyrics, his support of Indigenous causes and his final tour and album.
Oct 18, 2017 · Gord Downie, lead singer and lyricist of the Tragically Hip and one of Canada’s most revered rock stars, died on Tuesday in Toronto. He was 53 and had announced last year that he had...
Oct 18, 2017 · Gord Downie passed away last night after a more than year-long battle with brain cancer. The country mourns the loss of one of its most celebrated musicians, and the...
Feb 1, 2019 · CBC Music pays tribute to the late Tragically Hip frontman, who died in 2017 after a battle with brain cancer. Downie used his platform to challenge Canada's history, culture and politics, and to advocate for Indigenous rights and reconciliation.
Oct 18, 2017 · Canadian rock band Tragically Hip's frontman Gord Downie has died following a battle with brain cancer. He was 53. The gifted lyricist - who was dubbed the country's unofficial poet laureate -...
