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Music journalist Alan Cross said the Tragically Hip served as “Canada’s house band” during its more than three decades in the limelight, adding “there were few more Canadian cultural institutions.”
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There will never be another one like you, Gord. “This is something that I have certainly drawn inspiration and strength from, and we are less as a country without Gord Downie in it,” Trudeau said. The prime minister eulogized Downie in an emotional public address, referring to him as “Our buddy Gord.” He praised his love of Canada and dedication to repairing ties with Indigenous communities in his later years. Rest in peace my friend.”Trudeau added that “Canada’s identity and culture are richer for Gord Downie’s work.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted in both official languages “There will never be another one like you, Gord. More than 100,000 people tweeted about the Canadian music legend on Wednesday morning, according to Twitter Canada. The legendary 53-year-old singer-songwriter died Tuesday night “with his beloved children and family close by,” according to a family statement posted to the Hip’s website.Īctors Ryan Reynolds and Seth Rogen, Toronto Maple Leafs legend Doug Gilmour, and Bubbles from The Trailer Park Boys have all taken to Twitter to express their feelings about Downie’s loss. The death of the Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie has prompted an outpouring of condolences and celebration of his musical legacy from fellow artists, politicians, and luminaries in Canada and around the world.