Gord Downie, singer of Tragically Hip, dies aged 53 RIP
Gord Downie, singer of Tragically Hip, dies aged 53
Gord Downie, the singer of Canadian rock band Tragically Hip, has died following a battle with cancer aged 53.
The singer, highly celebrated in Canada, was battling glioblastoma, an incurable form of brain cancer which was discovered after he suffered a seizure in December 2015.
He died surrounded by his friends and family, they revealed in an official statement.
“Gord knew this day was coming – his response was to spend this precious time as he always had – making music, making memories and expressing deep gratitude to his family and friends for a life well lived, often sealing it with a kiss… on the lips,” the statement read.
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