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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 18 Oct 2017

    Gord Downie, a Canadian rock legend who made a striking record of processing his own mortality, has died at 53http://nyti.ms/2gskpjI 

    1:10 PM - 18 Oct 2017
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      1. Scott Chisholm‏ @buffbill23 18 Oct 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        A tough day for Canada 🇨🇦... but we sure have a lot be proud of and thankful for. Gord was one of the good ones. 🙏🏻 rest my good friend ❤️

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      1. julia ann‏ @elipsusgurl 18 Oct 2017
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        Listening to him right now on the other side of the border: his 2nd home as far as we were all concerned. Thank you Canada 🇨🇦for Gord Downie

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      1. David Linklater‏ @david_linklater 18 Oct 2017
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        8/8/16 London, Ontario Last chance to pay honour and bid farewell to Gordie. And not a dry eye in the house.pic.twitter.com/doc2ypsgkp

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      1. philip granger‏ @granger_phil 18 Oct 2017
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        A very humbling day...an original who demonstrated what it was to be authentic, had the courage to love all. Miss his beauty

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      1. Humanity Strong‏ @HumanityStrong 18 Oct 2017
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        He was the very best. We lost a good man today. He will be missed. Thank you for your music Gord. All the best from Quebec. -Patrick

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      1. Corey Kendall‏ @ckendall77 18 Oct 2017
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        A sombre day for many of us here in Canada. We lost a great one. #RIPGord😢

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      1. Ginette‏ @gigicatgirl2 18 Oct 2017
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        Kingston is mourning tonight...Thank-you Gord... your home will miss you

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      1. _steph_‏ @StephanieAmodeo 18 Oct 2017
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        Powerful recognition for a true rock legend. Thank you Gord for your #courage 💔🇨🇦Thank you @nytimes for writing this piece #InGordWeTrust

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      1. Bob Garland‏ @bobgarland 18 Oct 2017
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        Well said @nytimes , thank you. RIP Gord.

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      1. amy‏ @sarcastamy 18 Oct 2017
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        He was ahead by a century 💔

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      1. Saskuatch‏ @Saskuatch_ 18 Oct 2017
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        Forever missed, our "man who walks amongst the stars".

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      1. KillerQueenie‏ @KillerQueenie 18 Oct 2017
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        This is a beautiful obit

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      1. Edward T.‏ @ToeShow 18 Oct 2017
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        A sad day for all Canadians from coast to coast. RIP Gord.

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      1. Fe Monge Ramos‏ @fe_monge 18 Oct 2017
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        Rest in Peace!

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      1. LeeAnn Radford‏ @LaRadford420 18 Oct 2017
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        Too sad, only 53 years young, another Canadian legend lost

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      1. Philmore Papafingers‏ @nickthomassdsf 18 Oct 2017
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        First Mr. Lahey, now this? Canada, it's your turn.

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      1. The Interesting One‏ @topicofinterest 18 Oct 2017
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        Thank you for sharing this story. The Tragically Hip #Canadashouseband #RIPGordDownie

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      1. Julia Griffin‏ @hrhwallace 18 Oct 2017
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        ❤️

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