Prayers and well wishes are pouring in for Gord Downie, after The Tragically Hip announced that the band’s frontman has terminal brain cancer.
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The announcement was made Tuesday on Facebook, where the band noted that it had "some very tough news" to share with fans.
The Hip also said that, after 30-some years playing together, they would be embarking on another tour.
"This feels like the right thing to do now, for Gord, and for all of us," the band said. "We're going to dig deep, and try to make this our best tour yet."
As the news spread, fans took to Twitter to wish Downie well and share their favourite memories of the band, many using the hashtag #CourageForGord.
Gord Downie is a true original who has been writing Canada’s soundtrack for more than 30 years. #Courage
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 24, 2016
Sending all of our thoughts and support to @gorddownie of @thehipdotcom. Gord, we can't wait to see you on tour this summer. #CourageForGord
— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) May 24, 2016
Muster all your hopes, all your wishes, all your prayers and send them to Gord Downie and @thehipdotcom
— Paul Gross (@PaulGross_) May 24, 2016
Slapped awake by news radio this morning - we love you Gord Downie, and we owe you magnificently. Steady on skipper.
— Hey Rosetta! (@heyrosetta) May 24, 2016
Thoughts are of Gord Downie today
— Ron Sexsmith (@RonSexsmith) May 24, 2016
Family & road family
Thx for having me on Roadside
& 4 letting me tag along with U to Madison Square XO RS
Ask any band working in Canada, guaranteed #TheHip helped them. They were so kind when I sampled Ahead by a Century https://t.co/nvKnKd3Q1z
— Jonathan Torrens (@TorrensJonathan) May 24, 2016
First saw the Hip at the Portsmouth - a good 30 years ago. Gord D practically burned the place down. #Hip pic.twitter.com/OJvA6llDbE
— Scott Reid (@_scottreid) May 24, 2016
i remember singing courage at the top of my lungs as a 5 year old - sending our thoughts to gord downie, his family & band #CourageForGord
— born RUFFians (@BornRuffians) May 24, 2016
Love to Gord Downie & @thehipdotcom; they're the heart of Canadian rock. I admire his decision to hold onto the mic-stand as long as he can.
— Bob Hallett (@bobhallett) May 24, 2016
The Tragically Hip defined an era in CDN music. Thinking of Gord Downie, his family, bandmates & fans in this difficult time. @thehipdotcom
— John Tory (@JohnTory) May 24, 2016
My all time fave concert was The Hip in Austin in a tiny club filled w/ probably every Canadian within a 100 mi radius. #CourageForGord
— Leana (@runner_leana) May 24, 2016
