Gord Downie, Canadian music icon, diagnosed with terminal brain cancer

[MTL]

Gord Downie, age 52, lead singer of iconic Canadian band, The Tragically Hip,
was just diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, a glioblastoma.

They've written countless songs referencing Canadian events, places, and life, for 30 years.

Three famous Hip songs:

[brewer]

Sounds like it will progress slowly and he's got some quality time left. Still sucks!

[account_inactive]

Never heard of him.

Still sad.

[Jackalope]

Sad.

Good to see you back, BTW.

[brewer]

Maybe he can qualify for the Duke study.

[MTL]

Never heard of him.

Still sad.

I'm not surprised you haven't heard of them,
although they're probably one of the most successful and well-known bands in Canada.

It is probably due in no small measure to the fact that they're songwriting is so Canada-centric
that they didn't enjoy as much international success as other artists.

But we loved them for it.

[MTL]

Sad.

Good to see you back, BTW.

Thanks Cthulhu.

I'm not, really.  Just dropping by.

I've really got my plate full at the moment.

But it's nice to see you, and everyone else here.

Hope everyone is well!

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

Well, if it's terminal, at least he won't have it forever.

Boru