Juno award-winning guitarist, Vince Fontaine, has been reported dead. He died suddenly at the age of 60. He was the co-founder of Eagle & Hawk and a former member of folk-rock group Indian City.
News of his death was confirmed by Jay Bodner, his bandmate of 25 years.
“It was very sudden. He and I were texting yesterday morning about COVID and gigs down the road,” Bodner told CBC Manitoba Information Radio host Marcy Markusa on Wednesday.
“We’re just all speechless and in shock.”
Vince Fontaine cause of death
Vince Fontaine died of a heart attack. This was also confirmed by his bandmate. Vince, according to reports, has been suffering from a heart-related issue for years. It is sad that he died of it.
Fontaine’s niece and NDP MLA Nahanni Fontaine (St. Johns) posted on social media that the family is stunned and devastated.
“On behalf of our Fontaine family, it is with terrible sadness and shock that I announce the sudden passing of my dear Uncle Vince Fontaine today: Tuesday, January 11, 2022.”, she tweeted.
On behalf of our Fontaine family, it is with terrible sadness and shock that I announce the sudden passing of my dear Uncle Vince Fontaine today: Tuesday, January 11, 2022. pic.twitter.com/w6xJFtDn4c
— Nahanni Fontaine (@NahanniFontaine) January 11, 2022
May his soul rest in perfect peace!
