VIDEO : Canadian singer Gord Downie dies of brain cancer: statement

famous Canadian singer Gord Downie has died of brain cancer at the age of 53. She was diagnosed with the terminal illness in 2015, surviving almost two years battling the cancer. in a statement issued by her family, they said he passed away surrounded by his children and family late Tuesday night. Downie was the lead singer of Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip, a famous 1980s with roots in blues and rock.