The Tragically Hip shared a statement Wednesday by the Downie family on the death of Gord Downie. Here it is in full:Last night Gord quietly passed away with his beloved children and family close by. As a musician, he lived "the life" for over 30 years, lucky to do most of it with his high school buddies. No one worked harder on every part of their life than Gord. The Downie Family

Source: CBC News October 18, 2017 15:33 UTC