On April 4, 2017, the Canadian Cancer Society recognized The Tragically Hip with a commemorative plaque in honour of their support for cancer clinical trials at the Canadian Cancer Trials Group, which is housed at Queen’s. That summer, the band embarked on a final tour and raised funds in support of brain cancer research. Days later he announced that he had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Downie was absent from the convocation ceremony. Over the next three decades the band remained connected with the university and in May 2016 Queen’s conferred honorary degrees upon them. During his time at the university he and fellow band members Gord Sinclair (Artsci’86), Rob Baker (BFA’86), Paul Langlois and Johnny Fay formed The Tragically Hip. Downie graduated from Queen’s in 1986, majoring in film studies. “Apart from his enormous musical contributions with Kingston’s own The Tragically Hip, Gord devoted much of his energies during his final years to causes close to him, particular those connected with Indigenous reconciliation.” Regular price 30.00 GORD DOWNIE Silhouette Snapback Cap. Regular price 50.00 GORD DOWNIE In Gord We Trust Flexfit Cap. Regular price 13.00 GORD DOWNIE Away Is Mine Silk Scarf. From 35.00 GORD DOWNIE Away Is Mine Tie-Dye T-Shirt. Buried Heart Project, Gord Downie, The Sadies, And The Conquering Sun. GORD DOWNIE Away Is Mine Tie-Dye Ladies Crop. “I’m saddened to learn of Gord Downie’s death after a long and brave fight against cancer,” says Principal Daniel Woolf. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Gordon Downie at the Discogs Marketplace.
In his memory, flags on campus have been lowered. Downie died Tuesday night in Toronto from brain cancer. Queen’s University is mourning the death of Gord Downie (Artsci'86, LLD'16), lead singer of The Tragically Hip, a Queen’s graduate and honorary degree recipient. Mr Downie died Tuesday night in Toronto from brain cancer. Gord Downie (Artsci'86, LLD'16) performs during The Tragically Hip's final tour. Gord Downie was born on Februin Amherstview, Ontario, Canada as Gordon Edgar Downie.