Downie brother death8/6/2023 ![]() The Downie Family ©2017 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. Thank you everyone for all the respect, admiration and love you have given Gord throughout the years – those tender offerings touched his heart and he takes them with him now as he walks among the stars. Thank you for all the help and support over the past two years. We would like to thank all the kind folks at KGH and Sunnybrook, Gord's bandmates, management team, friends and fans. Canadians across the country paid tribute to the Kingston native, sharing memories of the artist who died at 53, and the impact he had on their lives. No one worked harder on every part of their life than Gord. At home, he worked just as tirelessly at being a good father, son, brother, husband and friend. As a musician, he lived "the life" for over 30 years, lucky to do most of it with his high school buddies. ![]() 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. LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) - World uneven bars silver medallist Becky Downie has missed out on selection for the Tokyo 2020 Games after being given a special chance to qualify for the British team. Last night Gord quietly passed away with his beloved children and family close by. Read the full statement from Downie's family below: (credit: Mark Horton / WireImage / Getty Images) Downie also recorded multiple solo albums, including Introduce Yerself, a double-album of twenty-three new songs which is set to released on October 27th. (Photo: Reggae Cornerstone) yrone Downie, a pivotal member of Bob Marley and The Wailers, died in Kingston on Sunday at age 66. It’s been six years since Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie died at the age of 53, but his brother Patrick continues to learn new things about his older sibling. The Tragically Hip have won 16 Juno awards, the most of any band and are members of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (via CBC). Bob Marley and keyboardist Tyrone Dowie in Boston, US, in 1980. He was 53 years old.ĭownie's family announced his passing in a statement on the band's official site. ( RADIO.COM) – Gordon Downie, lead singer of The Tragically Hip, has died after a battle with brain cancer. VIDEO: The Tragically Hip - "Wheat Kings" (Live)
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