Iconic Canadian Folk Singer Gordon Lightfoot Passes Away at 84

Canadian folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, known for hits such as "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown," has died at the age of 84. Lightfoot recorded 20 studio albums and penned hundreds of songs, including "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," which explored issues surrounding Canadian national identity. He won 12 Juno Awards and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986. Lightfoot's music had a style all its own, blending elements of country, folk, and rock. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations.