Prayers and well wishes are pouring in for Gord Downie, after The Tragically Hip announced that the band鈥檚 frontman has terminal brain cancer.
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The announcement was made Tuesday on Facebook, where the band noted that it had "some very tough news" to share with fans.
The Hip also said that, after 30-some years playing together, they would be embarking on another tour.
"This feels like the right thing to do now, for Gord, and for all of us," the band said. "We're going to dig deep, and try to make this our best tour yet."
As the news spread, fans took to Twitter to wish Downie well and share their favourite memories of the band, many using the hashtag .
Gord Downie is a true original who has been writing Canada鈥檚 soundtrack for more than 30 years.
鈥� Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau)
Sending all of our thoughts and support to of . Gord, we can't wait to see you on tour this summer.
鈥� The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards)
Muster all your hopes, all your wishes, all your prayers and send them to Gord Downie and
鈥� Paul Gross (@PaulGross_)
Slapped awake by news radio this morning - we love you Gord Downie, and we owe you magnificently. Steady on skipper.
鈥� Hey Rosetta! (@heyrosetta)
Thoughts are of Gord Downie today
鈥� Ron Sexsmith (@RonSexsmith)
Family & road family
Thx for having me on Roadside
& 4 letting me tag along with U to Madison Square XO RS
Ask any band working in Canada, guaranteed helped them. They were so kind when I sampled Ahead by a Century
鈥� Jonathan Torrens (@TorrensJonathan)
First saw the Hip at the Portsmouth - a good 30 years ago. Gord D practically burned the place down.
鈥� Scott Reid (@_scottreid)
i remember singing courage at the top of my lungs as a 5 year old - sending our thoughts to gord downie, his family & band
鈥� born RUFFians (@BornRuffians)
Love to Gord Downie & ; they're the heart of Canadian rock. I admire his decision to hold onto the mic-stand as long as he can.
鈥� Bob Hallett (@bobhallett)
The Tragically Hip defined an era in CDN music. Thinking of Gord Downie, his family, bandmates & fans in this difficult time.
鈥� John Tory (@JohnTory)
My all time fave concert was The Hip in Austin in a tiny club filled w/ probably every Canadian within a 100 mi radius.
鈥� Leana (@runner_leana)
