Gord Downie Cancer

• Gord Downie’s final solo album ‘Away is Mine’ set for October 2020 release

  The project was laid down at the Tragically Hip's studio in Bath, Ont., in July 2017, three months before Downie died from glioblastoma, an incurable and rare form of brain cancer.

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  Sep 21, 2020
  
• In Gord We Trust: Canadians pay tribute to Gord Downie on the 1-year anniversary of his death

  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.

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  Oct 17, 2018
  
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• Halifax Tragically Hip fan’s artwork raises money for cancer research, to be featured on tribute beer

  The wheels were set in motion to have the limited edition beer out this fall, before news of Downie's passing this week.

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  Oct 20, 2017
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• Gord Downie Day: Petition surfaces online to make observance official

  Canadians have been mourning Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie since his death on Tuesday night.

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  Oct 20, 2017
• Glioblastoma: The brain cancer that took Gord Downie’s life

  Gord Downie, lead singer of The Tragically Hip, passed away Tuesday from glioblastoma, a cancer with one of the lowest survival rates.

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  Oct 18, 2017
• Read: statement from family of Gord Downie

  The family of Gord Downie released a statement on the musician's death on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2017
• Gord Downie dead: The Tragically Hip lead singer dies of cancer at 53

  'The Gordfather' — as many Tragically Hip fans called Downie — succumbed to brain cancer at age 53.

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  Oct 18, 2017
• A look back at the Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston, one year later

  It's estimated 27,000 fans filled Market Square to watch the August 20th live feed of the Tragically Hip's final concert of the 'Man Machine Poem' tour at Kingston's K-Rock Centre.

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  Aug 18, 2017
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• Celebrities, politicians express support for John McCain after brain cancer diagnosis

  John McCain's brain tumour is the same kind of cancer Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie has been diagnosed with.

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  Jul 20, 2017
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• Gord Downie joins Blue Rodeo on stage for surprise appearance in Toronto

  Gord Downie was brought onstage during the encore for a rendition of Blue Rodeo's 1992 hit 'Lost Together.'

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  Feb 3, 2017