Vocalist Bruce Guthro has passed away at the age of 62, his former Runrig bandmate turned SNP MP Pete Wishart confirming the sad news as he paid tribute to his late friend today.
The late star was best known for his work as the lead singer in the Scottish rock band Runrig.
Who was Bruce Guthro?
Bruce Guthro born August 31, 1961 was a Canadian singer-songwriter, from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.
Guthro has recorded as a solo artist, and was lead vocalist for the Scottish celtic rock band Runrig from 1998, until the group retired in 2018.
Guthro has received several ECMAs (East Coast Music Awards), and hosted and conceptualized the Canadian TV show Songwriters Circle, on which guests included Jim Cuddy, Colin James, and Alan Doyle (of the Canadian band Great Big Sea).
Guthro is also the father of musicians Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro.
He co-produced Dylan’s award-winning 2012 debut album All That’s True with Dave Gunning and co-wrote five of the album’s songs.
Bruce Guthro cause of death
Guthro passed away on Tuesday evening after a battle with cancer. He had just celebrated his 62nd birthday on Aug. 31.
He leaves behind his wife, Kim Anderson-Guthro, two children, Jodi and Dylan Guthro, as well as many family and friends.
“So, so sad to hear of the untimely death of my friend and former band mate Bruce Guthro. He was just the nicest person you could ever hope to meet and a joy to perform with. An exceptional singer, musician and song writer taken far too soon. We are going to miss him. RIP,” Pete Wishart said as he announced the death of his former bandmate and friend on Twitter this evening.
When is Bruce Guthro funeral ?
As of now, the funeral arrangement of the late Bruce Guthro has not been disclosed by his family.
Having said that, we are still following up on his death, we will update you as soon as we get important information about Bruce Guthro funeral service.
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