Family, friends, fans, and fellow musicians are reacting the tragic loss of Canadian music icon Gord Downie, who passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 53.
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— The Tragically Hip (@thehipdotcom) October 18, 2017
There will never be another one like you, Gord. Rest in peace my friend.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 18, 2017
I've asked that the Toronto sign be lit in red & white today to honour Gord Downie. The sign will be dimmed tonight at 11 p.m. to mourn this great Canadian. #TragicallyHip
— John Tory (@JohnTory) October 18, 2017
So long, Gord. Thank you. https://t.co/hFG1ujudez
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) October 18, 2017
All #TragicallyHip on beautiful morning drive into #Muskoka that went from happy to melancholy awful fast #ThanksGordDownie #GordDownie pic.twitter.com/yTrzffLTjR
— Tim Hudak (@timhudak) October 18, 2017
I think I speak for all people in Ontario in saying we are heartbroken. With Gord Downie's passing a piece of Canada has died.
— Kathleen Wynne (@Kathleen_Wynne) October 18, 2017
Gord Downie's legacy extends beyond his music. He raised unprecedented awareness for glioblastoma. Our condolences to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/igl5dOqNAs
— Sunnybrook Hospital (@Sunnybrook) October 18, 2017
We’ll always have your music. Rest in peace Gord #courage https://t.co/8PyvCthrnY
— Patrick Brown (@brownbarrie) October 18, 2017
We extend our sincere condolences & love to the Downie family & friends. We love you Gord & you will be missed.❤️ @thehipdotcom @gorddownie pic.twitter.com/xOHQsWasJm
— Massey Hall (@masseyhall) October 18, 2017
We’ll miss you, Gord Downie. Artist, inspiration, ally of Indigenous people and great Ontarian. Condolences to family, friends and bandmates.
— Andrea Horwath (@AndreaHorwath) October 18, 2017
“With illusions of someday casting a golden light. No dress rehearsal, this is our life.”
Canada has lost one of its greats. We knew it was coming but that doesn't make it any easier to bear. RIP, Gord Downie. pic.twitter.com/KkZsPomAuO
— Toronto Symphony (@TorontoSymphony) October 18, 2017
Thank you Gord. You'll never stop inspiring us.
— ARKELLS (@arkellsmusic) October 18, 2017