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WATCH: AN EMOTIONAL JUSTIN TRUDEAU PAYS TRIBUTE TO GORD DOWNIE

A Canadian icon has passed away.  The family of Gord Downie has confirmed the Tragically Hip singer died Tuesday night at the age of 53.   Last year Downie said he was suffering from an incurable and aggressive strain of brain cancer. Following the announcement, Downie was joined by his Hip bandmates for one last concert in Kingston, which was televised around the country.

An emotional Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the country earlier this morning. Video credit to CBC News.

Listen to the Vista Radio Tribute to Gord Downie below:

Rocco Frangione
Rocco Frangione
I've been a broadcast journalist for three-plus decades in Northern Ontario. I'm a graduate of Algonquin College's radio and television arts program and prior to that, an honours grad from Carleton University's philosophy program.

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