Quebec mourns the death of Karl Tremblay

Quebec mourns the death of Karl Tremblay

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The whole of Quebec is devastated by the death of Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay. Many artists and politicians joined together to mourn his death and celebrate his impact on Quebec culture.

Quebec Prime Minister François Legault

“A big star, a beautiful star. A shooting star. Karl Tremblay has left us and all of Quebec is crying.”

Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal, on

“Montreal is crying. He is a great artist who is leaving us. Karl Tremblay’s voice and songs will resonate in our hearts for a long time. My sincerest condolences go out to his fans, the members of the Cowboys and his loved ones.

Yves-François Blanchet, leader of the Bloc Québécois, about

“I extend my condolences to the loved ones, family small and large, and the hundreds of thousands of Cowboys Fringants and Carl Tremblay fans. I wish you a courage worthy of him and a love worthy of the hope he preserved and shared.”

Stéphane Laporte, columnist, on

“But at the end of the day, tell me what will be left? The star of a man who gave hope, joy and height to an entire people. Thank you, Karl Tremblay. My condolences go out to Marie-Annick, her family, the members of the Cowboys and the millions of fans.”

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Québécois, on

“[…] Everyone can identify with one of the Cowboys songs. Including my 5 year old daughter who will have a hard time breaking the news. Tonight, all of Quebec will fly its flag at half-mast. I extend my love and condolences to the members of Karl’s family, his loved ones and the members of the Cowboys.

Émile Bilodeau, singer, on Facebook

“I add my tears and my words to those who, like me, grew up with the Cowboys Fringants. We will remember Karl Tremblay as an artist who knew how to make us forget our worries for the duration of a show, an album and a song. His resilience, his voice and his legendary good humor will forever remain in Quebec music history. […] »

Alexandre Champagne, on Facebook

“Karl Tremblay is the voice that shook my youth and that of many people of my generation. […] How sad, such a quick farewell. I would have taken that voice away for the rest of my life. It may sound selfish, but I would have liked to use his way of being to inspire me, even from a distance.”

Gabriel Nadeau Dubois also shared his sadness.

“Karl won’t sing anymore. The voice of an entire generation is dying out. My heart is broken. His star will forever shine in the firmament of the greatest legends of Quebec music,” commented the co-spokesperson of Québec Solidaire.

The columnist and presenter Mario Dumont also responded to X.

“We were so afraid of this news. Sad sad sad. “A remarkable character,” he wrote.

His colleague Richard Martineau also seemed shocked by this news.

“Karl Tremblay is dead… Phew… 47 years old… We all feel like we’ve lost a friend…” his post on Facebook reads.

Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Cultural Heritage, in Qub

“It is a great loss for everyone. It’s sad, 47 years old is young, but it’s incredible that he had such an impact on French-speaking and Quebec culture at that age.”

Isabelle Maréchal, presenter, on Facebook

“So sad to learn of the passing of Karl Tremblay of the Cowboys Fringants. How sad his departure after battling prostate cancer. His voice will resonate in my heart for a long time. One of the most beautiful and realistic songs of our time: “America is crying…me too”. 🩵🩵🩵�📷

My sincere condolences go out to his wife, children and their families. We all mourn the loss of a great soul.”