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Iconic Metis musician Ray St. Germain passes away, his family says – Winnipeg
Iconic Manitoba Metis musician Ray St. Germain has passed away, as confirmed by his family.
His wife, Glory St. Germain, shared on social media that Ray St. Germain lost his battle with Parkinson’s on Tuesday.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear husband, the renowned Ray St. Germain,” the post stated. “After battling Parkinson’s for several years, he peacefully passed away at Deer Lodge Care Home, surrounded by loved ones and close friends.”
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The singer-songwriter was honored with induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and received the Order of Manitoba. Apart from his successful music career, St. Germain hosted the nationally-syndicated Big Sky Country TV program for over a decade, among other TV ventures that trace back to his initial on-air appearances as a presenter in the late 1960s.
Earlier this month, St. Michael Road in St. Vital was renamed ‘Big Sky Country Way’ in honor of St. Germain.
He was 83 years old.
With files from Samuel Thompson
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