Click here for the CBC story.
Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story.
As always, reaction was swift on social media. Here are a few highlights.
John M Crawford: "I am so devistated that Rita McNeil is gone. What a voice and an entertainer we lost. God bless her family and thank you Rita for giving us such wonderfull music."
Tia McGraff: "OH I am so sad to hear about the passing of Rita MacNeil. She was one of Canada's most amazing voices and songwriters."
Stephen Fearing: "So long Rita MacNeil. You were a sweet soul with a voice to match it. RIP."
Jann Arden: "Love you Rita MacNeil! Such an honor to do your show many times in the 90ties!! Brilliant writer, wonderful singer! Safe travels!"
Eric Alper: "There was no finer, kinder, authentic woman I have ever worked with than Cape Breton's Rita MacNeil."
Videos below courtesy of SirRusselOtt
Click here for Rita's site.
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