Gordon “Gord” Downie –
Musician, philanthropist, Canuck.
February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017.
Aged 53 years.
Most recognized for: Mr. Downie was the lead singer for The Tragically Hip, a band that was more tragically Canadian than hip. While a late 90’s SNL appearance marked the peak of his fame in the US, he had Bono-esque celebrity status in the Great White North. After receiving a brain cancer diagnosis in 2016, ol’ Gord decided to make one last tour with the band and then had to take off, eh.
Selected by: Der Kommissar, B. Hollander, M. Gettys, K. Laws
