Tributes to the late Gord Downie began rolling in via social media early Wednesday morning after The Tragically Hip confirmed the iconic frontman had passed Tuesday night. Musicians, music industry types, and Canadian politicians all chimed in to share their memories and photos of Downie.
Check out some of the tributes below.
There will never be another one like you, Gord. Rest in peace my friend.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 18, 2017
Our North Star has dimmed. pic.twitter.com/PmRJ2Jzkbu
— Stroumb?lopoulos? (@strombo) October 18, 2017
“We are less as a country without Gord Downie in it," said a visibly emotional @JustinTrudeau today https://t.co/Tuxg7KJiyU pic.twitter.com/b1zz467H5d
— CBC Politics (@CBCPolitics) October 18, 2017
RIP Gord Downie. ??
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) October 18, 2017
So long, Gord. Thank you. ?? https://t.co/hFG1ujudez
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) October 18, 2017
gord would want you to be good to someone today. he'd want you spend time listening. he'd want you to laugh. let's try to do it. for gord.
— torqcampbell (@torquilcampbell) October 18, 2017
Thank you Gord. You'll never stop inspiring us.
— ARKELLS (@arkellsmusic) October 18, 2017
To my friend. xo J pic.twitter.com/95VO2yxkxi
— Jeff Lemire (@JeffLemire) October 18, 2017
So long, buddy. We love you.
— dave bidini (@hockeyesque) October 18, 2017
Gord Downie. Another brilliant, wonderful soul is gone. Deepest condolences to the family. RIP Gord. Thank you for everything you gave us. pic.twitter.com/nkJ1Uu6yxd
— Bubbles (@MSmithBubbles) October 18, 2017
GORD DOWNIE I LOVE YOU FOREVER
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) October 18, 2017
The passing of Gord Downie leaves a massive hole in our hearts and in our collective musical and cultural landscape.
RIP.— THE DEARS (@thedears) October 18, 2017
Gord Downie was an inspiration to us all. His music is an essential part of the soundtrack of Canada. His diagnosis was heartbreaking but he faced illness with courage and a commitment to continue doing what he loved. He will be missed.
— John Tory (@JohnTory) October 18, 2017
I have no words. All I have is love. pic.twitter.com/N4FnW87Hcu
— Ben Kowalewicz (@BenKowalewiczBT) October 18, 2017
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