Folk icon Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at age 84.
The Canadian singer-songwriter's death was confirmed by a post on his official Facebook page.
Official Statement
It is with profound sadness that we confirm that Gordon Meredith Lightfoot has passed away. Gordon died peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 730 p.m. at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. He died of natural causes. He was 84 years old.
He is survived by his wife Kim Hasse, six children– Fred, Ingrid, Eric, Galen, Miles and Meredith, as well as several grandchildren.
Many will remember the songs, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and "If You Could Read My Mind . He also wrote jingles for t.v. commercials.
In 1966, he released his debut album, Lightfoot! which included popular tracks like "For Lovin' Me" and "Early Mornin' Rain."
Last month he canceled upcoming 2023 tour plans, citing ongoing health issues.
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