Obituary of Gordon Lightfoot

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Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot (born November 17th, 1938 in Orillia, Ontario) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being a Canadian ledged and as Nicholas Jennings said, "His name is synonymous with timeless songs about trains and shipwrecks, rivers and highways, lovers and loneliness.". Gordon died on May 1st, 2023 and his death was possibly because of age related issues. He was 84.

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Gordon Lightfoot Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lightfoot, Gordon
    • Common Name: Gordon Lightfoot
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Orillia, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth Date: November 17, 1938
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Genres:
    • Active Years: 1958-2023
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    Gordon's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr.
    • Father: Gordon Lightfoot Sr.
    • Mother: Jessie Vick Trill Lightfoot
    • Sister(s):
      • Beverley Lightfoot (1935-2017)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kim Hasse(married December 19, 2014-present)
      • Elizabeth Moon(married 1989-divorced 2011)
      • Brita Olaisson(married April 6, 1963-divorced 1973)
    • Son(s):
      • Fred Lightfoot
      • Gaylen McGee
      • Eric Lightfoot
    • Daughter(s):
      • Ingrid

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 01 2023 at age 84
  • Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Cause of Death: Old age

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterFolk Music Genre Canadian Born on November 17th Born in 1938 Born in Ontario Died in 2023 Died at age 84 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"Throughout his remarkable life and career, Gordon Lightfoot captivated audiences with his poetic lyrics, soothing melodies, and unparalleled talent, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry and the hearts of fans worldwide. (V)"

Is Mr. Gordon Lightfoot still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-06-12 16:43:03
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