Reports from WGRZ say that the lead singer for the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Downie made the announcement on Facebook saying that he was diagnosed back in December.

He still feels that touring this summer is in his best interest. Those tour dates are planned to be announced this week. Gord Downie is 52 years old and has gone through chemo and radiation since his diagnoses.

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