‘He was a real bear’: Brother on Gord Downie’s fortitude

‘He was a real bear’: Brother on Gord Downie’s fortitude

October 16, 2018 1:30 pm MST.

Gord Downie’s brother says the singer initially “scoffed” at concerns he couldn’t tour due to his cancer diagnosis. Patrick Downie says the family plans to mark one year since his brother’s death with a quiet, reflective gathering.

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