Gordon Pinsent, a well-known performer, died on February 25 at the age of 92. His reason for demise has not been disclosed as of yet. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation verified the story, and his family conveyed their condolences in a formal statement that stated:
“Gordon Pinsent’s daughters, Leah and Beverly, and son, Barry, would like to report that their father died quietly in his slumber today, surrounded by his family. Gordon adored this nation and its people, mission, and culture until his last breath.”
Minister Justin Trudeau paid homage to Pinsent in a Facebook post, writing that Gordon was one of the most famous performers and that he was an impassioned, engaging, and gifted person. The following is the rest of the post:
“He “loved this nation and its people, mission, and culture to his last breath,” according to his family, and I trust he understood we felt the same way about him. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the Pinsent family, his friends, and his legions of admirers across the nation and around the globe. May you find solace in knowing that his art will continue to motivate and amuse people for many years to come.”
Seamus O’Regan, another lawmaker, also paid homage to Pinsent on Facebook, sharing a few photos and writing:
“The sparkle in his eye seemed to grow brighter with each passing moment. He was devoted to his wife, his family, and his work. And he adored this location. So many of us considered him a friend and guide. Gordon Pinsent, may you rest in peace.”
Gordon Pinsent was well-known for his roles in pictures and television programs.
Gordon Pinsent was born to Florence “Flossie” and Stephen Arthur Pinsent on July 12, 1930. He became involved in performing at a young age and participated in several radio, television, and cinema ventures. Pinsent was renowned for his faultless theatrical performance and made his television début as David Black in Scarlett Hill, which ran from 1962 to 1964. In 1964, he made his feature début in Lydia and Don’t Forget to Clean the Blood Off.
Gordon has also appeared in The Thomas Crown Affair, Chandler, The Rowdyman, Only God Knows, Blackwood, Who Has Seen the Wind, Babar: The Motion, The Shipping News, and other features. He also featured in a number of television shows, including Travels in Rainbow Country, Banacek, A Gift to Last, Seeing Things, Friday the 13th: The Series, Corner Gas, Private Eyes, and others.
Gordon Pinsent was a commander in the Canadian Army for four years in the 1950s before being appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 1979 and 1998. He also presented The Late Show, a CBS Radio One investigative series. Pinsent was named a Member of the Royal Society of Canada in 2006 and appeared in the short film “Living Doesn’t Frighten Me,” which won several prizes at the Toronto Student Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival.
