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Gord Downie

Canadian musician, writer (1964–2017)

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Occupation

Singer

Born in

Amherstview

Born

February 6, 1964

Zodiac

Aquarius

19,613

days lived

53

age at death

Born
February 6, 1964 in 🇨🇦Amherstview
Died
October 17, 2017 (aged 53)
Zodiac
♒︎Aquarius·dragon 🐉
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About

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Gordon Edgar Downie was a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, poet, and activist. He was the singer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, which he fronted from its formation in 1984 until his death in 2017. He is revered by many as one of the most influential artists in Canada's music history.

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Sun Sign

Aquarius♒︎

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Moon Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

Dominant Element

Air

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Planetary positions calculated for February 6, 1964

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2017
Day 19,612
Age 53

Death of Gord Downie

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Oct 17, 2017

Gord Downie, lead singer of The Tragically Hip, passed away at 53.

2016
Day 19,251
Age 52

Secret Path Project Release

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Oct 21, 2016

Released 'Secret Path', a multimedia project about Chanie Wenjack.

Day 19,160
Age 52

The Tragically Hip's Man Machine Poem Tour

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Jul 22, 2016

Began the final tour with The Tragically Hip, later revealed to be for his cancer.

2015
Day 18,926
Age 51

Diagnosis of Brain Cancer

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Dec 1, 2015

Diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

2012
Day 17,813
Age 48

The Tragically Hip's 'Now For Plan A' Album

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Nov 13, 2012

Released 'Now For Plan A' with The Tragically Hip.

2009
Day 16,462
Age 45

The Tragically Hip's 'We Are The Same' Album

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Mar 3, 2009

Released 'We Are The Same' with The Tragically Hip.

2006
Day 15,580
Age 42

The Tragically Hip's 'World Container' Album

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Oct 3, 2006

Released 'World Container' with The Tragically Hip.

2004
Day 14,628
Age 40

The Tragically Hip's 'In Between Evolution' Album

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Feb 24, 2004

Released 'In Between Evolution' with The Tragically Hip.

1993
Day 10,557
Age 28

The Tragically Hip's 'Phantom Power' Album

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Jan 1, 1993

Released 'Phantom Power' with The Tragically Hip.

1991
Day 9,826
Age 26

The Tragically Hip's 'Road Apples' Album

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Jan 1, 1991

Released 'Road Apples' with The Tragically Hip.

1989
Day 9,096
Age 24

The Tragically Hip's 'Up To Here' Album

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Jan 1, 1989

Released debut album 'Up To Here' with The Tragically Hip.

1984
Day 7,269
Age 19

Formation of The Tragically Hip

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Jan 1, 1984

Formed the band The Tragically Hip with friends.

1983
Day 6,904
Age 18

Attended Queen's University

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Jan 1, 1983

Studied at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

1982
Day 6,539
Age 17

Attended Ryerson University

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Jan 1, 1982

Studied at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University).

1964
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Age 0

Birth of Gord Downie

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Feb 6, 1964

Gordon Edgar Downie was born in Kingston, Ontario.