Quebec confirms it will hold a national honors ceremony to honor Karl Tremblay, who died last week.
Published at 3:08 p.m. Updated at 3:10 p.m
“In agreement with his wife Marie-Annick and all his loved ones, the nation of Quebec will pay a national tribute to this artist so beloved by Quebecers and the immense legacy he leaves in our culture,” said Quebec Premier François Legault , in a press release issued Wednesday.
The ceremony will take place on November 28th at the Bell Center in Montreal. Starting Thursday at 10 a.m., a limited number of passes will be available to the general public.
Last week, François Legault said Cowboys Fringants singer would be entitled to a state funeral if his family agreed.
“The death of Karl Tremblay caused enormous shock throughout Quebec. We have lost a great artist, especially a great Quebecer, whose voice shaped our nation and an entire generation of Quebecers. Karl left us so early, so young. Since last Wednesday we have felt an immense wave of love and sadness,” reacted Mr. Legault.
On the day of the ceremony, the Quebec flag will fly at half-mast over the Parliament building as a tribute to the late, who died of cancer at the age of 47.
A condolence register has also been posted online so that those who would like to express their condolences to the family of Karl Tremblay have the opportunity to express their condolences.