Gord Downie died Tuesday evening at age 53, according to a statement released by his band this morning.
He died surrounded by his family.
"No one worked harder on every part of their life than Gord. No one," it read in part.
Downie battled inoperable brain cancer and spent his final months on a national tour and working on First Nations concerns.
Tributes are pouring in for the iconic Canadian musician, including from an emotional Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson.
“We are less as a country without Gord Downie in it," said a visibly emotional @JustinTrudeau today https://t.co/Tuxg7KJiyU pic.twitter.com/b1zz467H5d
— CBC Politics (@CBCPolitics) October 18, 2017
Statement - https://t.co/vOTvlJ2jqA pic.twitter.com/Z6dHmr1xpM
— The Tragically Hip (@thehipdotcom) October 18, 2017
Full statement on the death of the Tragically Hip's Gord Downie: https://t.co/FiHhj9Spee
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 18, 2017
Rest in peace Gord Downie - you will forever be remembered as a Canadian legend.
— Gregor Robertson (@MayorGregor) October 18, 2017
RIP Gord Downie. The country would be a far different place if everyone used their privilege and talents as you did. Tough day for Canada
— Andrea Reimer 惠綺文 (@andreareimer) October 18, 2017
There was only one Gord Downie.
— Stats Canada (@stats_canada) October 18, 2017
Our statement on Gord's passing. Sending our love & prayers to his family. #GordDownie #HeWhoWalksAmongTheStars https://t.co/IiAhQREkym
— Alvin Fiddler (@gcfiddler) October 18, 2017
To my friend. xo J pic.twitter.com/95VO2yxkxi
— Jeff Lemire (@JeffLemire) October 18, 2017
