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ICYMI - 2016 - Gord Downie diagnosed with cancer

ICYMI - 2016 - Gord Downie diagnosed with cancer23 aug4 min

This ICYMI episode takes you back to May of 2016. The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie shocked Canada when he announced he had terminal brain cancer at the age of 52. The Hip also announced they would embark on what would end up being the band's final tour. Here are voices from Checkup callers on May 25, 2016, reacting to Gord Downie's diagnosis, and the question: “Is the Tragically Hip Canada’s band?”