Since Downie's passing, there has been an outpouring of emotional tributes on social media from politicians, organizations, celebrities, and fans. He and his band played an emotional farewell concert in August 2016 in the singer's hometown of Kingston, Ontario. The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to shine a light on Indigenous reconciliation and the history of residential schools in Canada. Canadians are paying tribute to beloved singer and poet Gord Downie on the first anniversary of his death by sharing quotes, photographs and how The Tragically Hip impacted their lives. "We are less of a country without Gord Downie in it, even though we all knew it was coming," Prime Minister Trudeau said.Īn alt-rock band whose career spanned more than three decades, The Tragically Hip had a prolific output of 14 studio albums, two live albums, one EP, and 54 singles.ĭownie publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis in May 2016. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a televised statement on Downie's passing, during which he was unable to hold back tears. OTTAWA, ON - JULY 17: Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip performs on Day 9 of the RBC Royal Bank. 'He felt a great honour and he was really. Home News The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie’s First Posthumous Album Set for Release. The band has issued a statement on social media from the Downie family emphasizing how Downie spent the last years of his life surrounded by music, family, and friends. Indigenous leaders across the country paid tribute to Downie Wednesday, after his death was announced at the age of 53. All of Canada turned out to attend The Tragically Hip's last concert
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