In photos: A look back at Gord Downie's life in song
Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip were at the forefront of a Canadian rock renaissance, rising from bar-band oddballs to an arena-filling act, capturing 16 Juno Awards along the way
Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie, sick with cancer, acknowledges fans in August, 2016 during the band's final Man Machine Poem cross-Canada tour.David Bastedo
Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie arrives at We Day on Parliament Hill July 2, 2017.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
Gord Downie in front of a projected image of Chanie Wenjack at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, October 18, 2016.Timothy Moore/The Globe and Mail
Gord Downie sits with Sylvia Maracle (right) and Jacqueline Guest (left) during an Order of Canada induction ceremony June 19, 2017 in OttawaAdrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
Gord Downie is displayed on a public screen in Halifax during the band's final concert August 20, 2016.Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press
Gord Downie appears on a large screen as The Tragically Hip performs on Canada Day in London July 1, 2013.Chris Helgren/Reuters
The Tragically Hip performs Oct. 1, 2012 at a small club in Toronto's Kensington Market.Moe Doiron/The Globe and Mail
Gord Downie (L) and Gordon Lightfoot perform February 04, 2010 at Toronto Centre For the Arts.Dave Chan/The Globe and Mail
Gord Downie poses before releasing his third solo album, titled The Grand Bounce, May 28, 2010.Ashley Hutcheson/The Globe and Mail
Gord Downie performs at the Phoenix Concert Theatre on October 22, 2006.Jim Ross/The Globe and Mail
Gord Downie (left) and Neil Young perform at the Canadian Live 8 concert in Barrie, Ont. July 2, 2005.Aaron Harris/The Canadian Press
Gord Downie jokingly wipes away lint May 28, 2002 after the band unveiled their star on the Walk of Fame in TorontoFred Lum/The Globe and Mail
Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip perform on "Saturday Night Live" Saturday, March 25, 1995.Norman Ng/The Associated Press
The Tragically Hip members pose with their Juno Award in Vancouver, March 3, 1991.The Canadian Press
The Tragically Hip c. 1988.