Gord Downie was a Canadian singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band The Tragically Hip. He was born on February 6, 1964, in Amherstview, Ontario, Canada. Downie was recognized for his distinctive voice and poetic lyrics, which resonated with fans. He passed away on October 17, 2017, in Toronto, Canada, after battling a glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. His contributions to music and Canadian culture as a passionate advocate for Indigenous issues made him a beloved figure in Canada.
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Meaning of the name - Gord
large round body; spacious, great
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Gord Downie belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Amherstview
Place of Death: Toronto
Cause of Death: glioblastoma
Educated At: Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute | Ernestown Secondary School | Queen's University
Occupation: songwriter | singer
Awards Received: Canadian Newsmaker of the Year | Member of the Order of Canada
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 6, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Aquarius 57 | 18 Aquarius 9 | 17 Aries 54 |
| Moon | 29 Scorpio 39 | 6 Gemini 0 | 15 Aquarius 49 |
| Mercury | 24 Capricorn 13 | 16 Aquarius 5 | 7 Taurus 3 |
| Venus | 25 Pisces 0 | 1 Aries 42 | 3 Gemini 37 |
| Mars | 19 Aquarius 15 | 18 Cancer 58 | 7 Aries 11 |
| Jupiter | 15 Aries 35 | 11 Gemini 17 | 28 Aries 46 |
| Saturn | 24 Aquarius 46 | 17 Pisces 59 | 1 Pisces 41 |
| Uranus | 8 Virgo 58 | 23 Taurus 18 | 6 Virgo 31 |
| Neptune | 17 Scorpio 47 | 28 Pisces 8 | 17 Scorpio 12 |
| Pluto | 13 Virgo 35 | 2 Aquarius 14 | 12 Virgo 5 |
| Rahu | 9 Cancer 24 | 29 Pisces 33 | 6 Cancer 11 |
| Ketu | 9 Capricorn 24 | 29 Virgo 33 | 6 Capricorn 11 |
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